Exmark Ultra Vac - Manual (Page 24)

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6.1.2 Idler Bushings: Service Interval: 25 Hours.
Lubricate with 1-2 pumps of SAE No. 2 multi-purpose grease.
6.1.3 Bags: Service Interval: Daily .
Inspect the bags for wear, tears, or damage.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Under normal use the bag will deteriorate and wear.
Objects could exit a worn bag at high speeds.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill you or
bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Check bag frequently for tears and holes. Replace
worn bag.
6.1.4 Belts. Service Interval: 50 Hours.
a) For LHP units only - Inspect the belt position on the idler arm.
The idler arm may become bent during use or transport. A bent idler arm could
cause the belt to jump off of the idler and be damaged.
1) Make sure the belt cover is installed and run the blower for one to two minutes.
2) Shut off the deck drive, stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key. Remove the belt cover and check
to make sure that the belt is riding near the center of the flat idler on the idler
arm.
3) If the belt is not riding near the center of the idler, remove the blower, and bend
the idler arm slightly.
4) Reinstall the blower and belt cover and repeat steps 1-3 until the belt is positioned
near the center of the idler.
b) All Units - Inspect the belt for damage or wear. Replace belt with one of the
following.
44” deck – PN 1-653332 60” deck – PN 103-0866
48” deck – PN 1-653333 72” deck – PN 103-0867
52” deck – PN 1-653438
6.1.5 Clean muffler and rear frame area: Service Interval: Daily
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become
extremely hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Severe burns can occur on contact.
♦
Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before
touching.
♦
Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area.
♦
Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before
using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, brush-
covered unimproved land.