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Setup

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Figure 9

1.

Handle assembly

3.

Clevis pin

2.

Mounting bracket

4.

Hairpin

F.

Insert the clevis pin through the handle
assembly hole, into the bottom hole of the
mount bracket and through the front panel
of the unit. Install the hairpin through the
hole on the clevis pin (Figure 9).

G.

If the mower deck is not equipped with
belt shield knobs, skip to step H. If the
deck does have belt shield knobs, secure
the loom clip by removing the rear knob
on the belt shield. Place the loom clip
onto the belt shield stud and reinstall the
knob onto the belt shield (Figure 10).

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Figure 10

1.

Knob

3.

Handle assembly cable

2.

Loom clip

H.

Use velcro straps to secure the cable as
shown in Figure 11.

Important:

Keep the cable away from

heat sources such as the muffler and
manifold.

Important:

Belt shields must be

in place before operating the hand
controlled discharge accessory.

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Figure 11

1.

Velcro strap

For Vantage Units:

Note:

The trash holder must be removed if it

is installed on the LH side of the unit.

A.

On all Vantage units, the bracket is
installed on the left side panel with the
wide opening pointed toward the rear
of the machine as shown in Figure 12.
Continue with step for Vantage 48, 52,
and 60 units; skip to step for Vantage
36 units.

B.

Align the existing hole at the rear of the
unit with the right hole on the bracket.

C.

Position the bracket horizontally or with
the narrow end pointed slightly downward.

D.

Using the mounting bracket as a template,
mark the left hole location onto the side
panel of the unit. Remove the mounting
bracket. Before drilling the left hole
location, make sure the area on the
backside of the side panel is clear. Drill
11/32 inch diameter hole (see Figure 12).

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Summary of Contents for 116-8430

Page 1: ...116 8430 OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE HAND For Wide Area Walk Behind and Vantage Models Serial No 313 000 000 Higher Part No 4503 683 Rev A...

Page 2: ...at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously Exmark or its distributors and dealers accept no responsibility for variations which may be evide...

Page 3: ...roper training may result in injury Go to http www Exmark com for additional safe operation information such as safety tips training materials and Operator s manuals If additional information is neede...

Page 4: ...ation 15 Opening the Discharge Gate 15 Closing the Discharge Gate 16 Removing the Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory 16 Maintenance 18 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 18 Periodic Maintenance 1...

Page 5: ...ould be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator Only adul...

Page 6: ...ate the mower when people especially children or pets are in the area Maintenance and Storage Disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all move...

Page 7: ...nt safety signs are visible New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backin...

Page 8: ...its own discharge deflector When using the Operator Controlled Discharge accessory Exmark recommends the original discharge deflector to remain installed on the unit and in the flipped up position Th...

Page 9: ...the deck or adapter loosen or completely remove the hardware in the gate link frame as shown in Figure 7 Position the gate link frame so that the front pin aligns with the slot Reinstall hardware if r...

Page 10: ...hrough the clearance hole in the RH front deck lift bracket see Figure 5 Reattach the cable insert the hairpin and tighten the jam nuts If the discharge gate does not close flat against the discharge...

Page 11: ...e muffler and manifold Important Belt shields must be in place before operating the hand controlled discharge accessory g012625 Figure 11 1 Velcro strap For Vantage Units Note The trash holder must be...

Page 12: ...623 Figure 13 1 Handle assembly 3 Clevis pin 2 Mounting bracket 4 Hairpin G Insert the clevis pin through the handle assembly hole into the left hole of the mounting bracket and through the panel of t...

Page 13: ...tage 48 and 52 see Figure 17 For Vantage 60 see Figure 17 to install the strap by the handle Route the cable under the RH frame bar and secure in the locations shown in Figure 15 For Vantage 36 contin...

Page 14: ...ure 18 Vantage 36 1 Velcro strap 2 Loom clip hidden behind muffler guard 3 Velcro strap hidden behind muffler guard Product Overview g011589 Figure 19 1 Handle 2 Discharge gate under discharge deflect...

Page 15: ...on Also contact with the blade could occur Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless there...

Page 16: ...the nut from the front panel guard remove and retain the loom clip and replace nut as shown in Figure 14 For Vantage 36 Units Remove the nut and bolt from the front left side of the cutting deck remo...

Page 17: ...RH front deck lift bracket 5 Unlock the assembly and pivot it away from the mower deck Lift the Operator Controlled Discharge accessory and the adapter for Vantage 36 units out of the deck mounting t...

Page 18: ...terval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem Tigh...

Page 19: ...n hidden for clarity 3 Lock nut 4 Pivot adjuster 5 Discharge deflector 6 Gate pivot 7 Cotter pin 5 If more adjustment is necessary remove the cotter pin shown in Figure 27 6 Remove the pivot adjuster...

Page 20: ...ver see Figure 27 Turn nuts until desired gate position is achieved 5 If more adjustment is necessary remove the cotter pin shown in Figure 27 6 Remove the pivot adjuster from the gate pivot 7 Loosen...

Page 21: ...contact your Exmark Service Dealer Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1 Discharge gate is deformed 1 Reshape the discharge gate 2 Discharge gate is not adjusted properly 2 Adjust the cable nuts...

Page 22: ...Notes 22...

Page 23: ...Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 23...

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