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Operation

not possible to use one full width ramp, use enough
individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous
ramp.

Ramp should be long enough so that the angles
between the ramp and the ground and the ramp and
the trailer or truck Do Not exceed 15°. A steeper
angle may cause mower deck components to get
caught as the unit moves from ramp to trailer or
truck. Steeper angles may also cause the unit to tip
backward. If loading on or near a slope, position
the trailer or truck so it is on the down side of the
slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will
minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should
be as level as possible.

Important:

Do Not attempt to turn the unit

while on the ramp, you may lose control and
drive off the side.

Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp
and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp.
Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.

Dump contents of hopper before transport.

Do Not

transport the unit with the hopper full.

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Summary of Contents for Ultra Vac QDS Frontrunner

Page 1: ...ULTRA VAC QDS FRONTRUNNERTM MODELS For Ultra Vac Serial Nos 720 000 Higher Part No 4500 274 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...ured previously Exmark or its distributors and dealers accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication 2006 2008 Exmark Mfg Co Inc Industrial Park Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 2 Contact us at www Exmark com Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...ealer or distributor All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them promptly for you from the factory All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory however ...

Page 4: ...ents 10 Product Overview 11 Operation 11 Pre Start 11 Operating Instructions 11 Transporting 14 Maintenance 16 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 16 Periodic Maintenance 16 Check Blower Housing Impeller 16 Lubricate Grease Fittings 16 Check Condition of Belt 17 Adjustments 18 Cleaning 19 Clean Muffler and Rear Frame Area 19 Clean Rear Screen In Hopper 19 Clean Blower 19 Troubleshooting 20 4 ...

Page 5: ...plain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should 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 The owner user can prevent and is responsible for accidents...

Page 6: ... other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct discharge away from others Slope Operation WARNING Using a single tailwheel may contact the collection system and cause difficult steering and reduce the machine stability The single tailwheel tire may contact the bottom of the collection system causing difficult steer...

Page 7: ...nter weights as instructed Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction Do Not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac QDS installed Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control The stability and traction of the machine will change as the Ultra Vac QDS hopper fills with grass clippings...

Page 8: ...essory has been installed make sure current 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 backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and in...

Page 9: ...Safety 109 5890 9 ...

Page 10: ...mp Mechanism Manual dump from seat Blower Tube Flexible abrasion resistant EPDM rubber with polypropylene helix Impeller 5 bladed 1 4 inch 6 4 mm thick abrasion resistant steel with vertical axis Impeller bearings 1 inch 2 5 cm sealed non greaseable bearings Dimensions Overall Width w Ultra Vac QDS 52 inch Deck 66 85 inches 169 8 cm 60 inch Deck 74 44 inches 189 1 cm 72 inch Deck 87 10 inches 221 ...

Page 11: ...he ROTATE position Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing 2 To disengage the PTO and blower set the throttle to midway position Push in on the PTO switch to the STOP position to stop the cutting blades and blower The cutting blades will require a slightly longer amount of time to come to a complete stop when the blower is installed on the deck Verify that all rotation indicators have stopped ...

Page 12: ...e 5 1 Hopper assembly 6 Discharge chute pin and hairpin 2 Lower hopper links 7 Belt 3 Alarm 8 Blower 4 Deck sheave 9 Flexible tube 5 Belt cover 3 Remove the belt cover by loosening the rear knob and removing the front knob The rear knob does not need to be removed completely to remove the belt cover CAUTION The deck sheave will become very hot Touching a hot deck sheave can cause severe burns Allo...

Page 13: ...er mount weldment Secure the lower links to the mount using the hairpins 5 Lift and rotate the hopper assembly up and align the upper pin holes with the holes in the ROPS mount Install the upper pins through the ROPS plates and hopper frame tubes Secure the upper pins with the attached hairpins Figure 8 1 Rotate hopper assembly 2 Hopper assembly 6 Mount the blower on the deck by sliding the mounti...

Page 14: ...nt may also be a violation of State laws and the operator may be subject to traffic tickets and or fines Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadway WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip over Tip over could cause serious injury or death Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp Use only a single full width ramp Do Not use individual ramps for...

Page 15: ...use the unit to tip backward If loading on or near a slope position the trailer or truck so it is on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope This will minimize the ramp angle The trailer or truck should be as level as possible Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp you may lose control and drive off the side Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp...

Page 16: ...sing impeller Clean muffler and rear frame area Clean rear screen in the hood Every 25 hours Lubricate grease fittings Every 50 hours Check condition of belt Yearly or before storage Clean blower Periodic Maintenance Check Blower Housing Impeller Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Inspect for wear or damag...

Page 17: ... and belt cover and repeat steps A through C until the belt is positioned near the center of the idler Flexible Discharge Tube Service Interval As required Inspect the flexible discharge tube for wear or damage WARNING Under normal use the flexible discharge tube will wear Objects could exit a worn flexible discharge tube at high speeds Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill you or bystan...

Page 18: ...n be adjusted With the door closed the latch plate should be set so that the latch cams completely engage and contact the latch plates bolted to the door Figure 12 1 Over center spring 3 These five bolts adjust the latch cam weldment 2 Whizlock nuts 3 Latch handle link The latch handle needs to be able to snap over center to keep the latch cams tight against the door latch plates and the door pull...

Page 19: ... forest covered grass covered brush covered unimproved land Clean Rear Screen In Hopper Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Open hopper door by removing pins as shown and remove clippings that are stuck to screen as shown in Figure 13 Screen can be removed by removing pins at rear of screen Figure 13 1 Put ...

Page 20: ...lugged screen in bagger hood 2 Remove debris leaves or grass clippings from the screen 3 Ground speed is too fast 3 Drive slower at full throttle 4 Blower belt is worn loose or broken 4 Install new blower belt 5 Plugged tube or blower 5 Locate and remove plugged debris Excessive grass blowout from the deck 6 Conditions are dry 6 Use lower lift blade 1 Hopper is too full 1 Dump more frequently 2 Gr...

Page 21: ...vice Dealer before obtaining any warranty service Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To locate a dealer convenient to you access our website at www exmark com U S Customers may also call 402 223 6375 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Exmark Customer Service Department The Exm...

Page 22: ...Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 22 ...

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Page 24: ...ICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM OUT FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM DUAL TAIL WHEEL FLOOR PAN EXTENDER HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT MICRO MULCH SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ROPS ROTARY BROOM SNOW BLADE SNOWBLOWER SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINER ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM WEATHER CAB Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Literature Pack or F...

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