Exmark Quest Bagger manual

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    ® MFG. CO . INC. TM on the purchase of your new Exmark equipment . This product has been carefu lly des igned and manufactured to give y ou a maximum amount of d ependability and y ears of trou ble-free operation . I f additional inform ation is needed, or should you require trained mech anic serv ice, con tact your authorized Exmar k equipment de[...]

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    2 Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Exmark directly at www.Exmark.com for product and acces sory information or help finding a dealer. W henever you need ser[...]

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    3 Specifications Model Number: 109-5200 Dimensions Overall W idth with Bagger: 48” Deck: 58.0” (147 cm) 52” Deck: 62.0” (157 cm) Overall Length with Bagger: 48” & 52”Deck: 95” (241 cm) Overall Height with Bagger: 48” & 52” Deck: 42.2” (107 cm) Over all W eight w ith Bag ger: 48” Deck: 734 lbs (333 kg) 52” Deck: 749 l[...]

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    4 Safety Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the sa fety section. Knowing this inform ation could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. Traini ng • Regard the Exmark Bagger as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. • Before operat ing your Bagger, carefully[...]

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    5 Slopes • Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss o f traction and/ or tip-over could occur. The operator is r esponsible for safe operation on slopes. Mowing on w et grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of contro l. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or [...]

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    6 Slope Chart[...]

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    7 Safety and Instr uctional Decals Safety dec als and ins tructions are e asily vi sible to the operator and are l ocated n ear any area of p otential danger. Re place any decal th at is damag ed or lost. 1 1. Crushin g hazard of hand— do not r emove th e whol e bagger f rom the machine; open th e bagger top a nd then r em ove the bag( s) f rom t[...]

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    8 Setup Installing the Weight Parts needed fo r this step: Descr ipti on Qty. Nut, Ny loc 3/8 -16 Flg ........................... 2 Weight ................................................. 1 Screw, Button Head 3/8-16 x 1 . ... . ... . ... . 2 Asm, Weight Support .. ......................... 1 Rod, Weigh t, Lo ck ................................ 1 P[...]

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    9 2. Install the two 3/8-16 x 5 carriage bolts (item 1) through the holes on the frame as shown in Figure 5. Place tw o stiffeners (item 2) on the top and b ottom of the bagger tube (item 4) and install on carriage bolts. Fasten with tw o nyloc nuts (item 3); leave loose to aid installation. Repeat procedure for other side. Figure 5 1. B olts 2. St[...]

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    10 If you remov e the spring-loaded hood when it is closed (in the do wn position), the hood may suddenly fly open and you or some one else may be bruised, pinched, or injured in another way . A lw ays open (raise) the hood before you remove or ins tall it on the quick- attach bracket. 3. Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the r e[...]

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    11 + Installing the Disc harge Baffle – 52” Deck On ly Parts needed fo r this step: Descr ipti on Qty. Baffle , Disch arge 52”......................... 1 Bolt, Carriage 5/ 16-18 x 3/4... . ... . ... . ... 2 Nut, Ny loc 5/1 6-18 Flg....................... 2 Procedure: 1. Remove the fasteners in the deck as shown in Figure 10. Retain for reuse [...]

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    12 Operation Note: The left and right sides of the machine are determined while sitting in the seat in the normal operating position. Emptying th e Grass Bags Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full. To empty the grass bags: 1. Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position, disengage the power take off (P TO), en g[...]

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    13 Removing th e Bagger A n unco vered discharge opening will allo w objec ts to be th ro wn in operator’s or by stander’s direction. A l so, contact with blade could occur . Thro w n objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill y ou or bystanders. Never operate mo wer unless discharge deflector, or entire grass collection sy stem,[...]

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    14 Replacing the D ischarge Deflector A n unco vered discharge opening will allo w objec ts to be th ro wn in operator’s or by stander’s direction. A l so, contact with blade could occur . Thro w n objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill y ou or bystanders. Never operate mo wer unless discharge deflector, or entire grass colle[...]

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    15 holding the handle on the bottom of the grass bag, allowing the liner to slide out. Figure 15 1. Cloth grass bag 2. Bag (liner) Bagging Speed Most often you will bag with the mower throttle in the Fast position and drive at a normal ground speed. However, in extremely dry and dusty grass, you may w ant to slightly reduce the throttle speed and i[...]

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    16 Maintenance Note: The left and right sides of the machine are determined while sitting in the seat in the normal operating position. Recommended M a intenance Schedul e(s ) If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone coul d accidentally start the engine and seriously injure y ou or other bystanders. • Remove the key from the ignition [...]

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    17 Inspecting t he Bagger A ttachme nt Inspect the bagger attachment afte r th e first 10 hours of operation, and monthly thereafter. 1. Check the chute, discharge tube, and the bagger top. Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken. 2. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 3. Under normal use the bags will deteriorate and wear. Inspect the g[...]

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    18 Tips and Troubleshooting 1. W hen the bags get full, there will be slight blowout from the f ront rig ht corner of the deck. Emptying the ba gs at this point will minimize the potential for the tube to plug. 2. If there is excessive blowout from the deck, check to mak e sure that the rear screen in the hood is clear of grass build up. It is reco[...]

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    19 3-Year Limited Consumer Warranty (30-Day Limited Comme rcial Warran ty) Exmark Quest Riding Mo wers (For units purc hased on or af ter Januar y 1, 2007) Consumer War ranty Condi t ions and Prod ucts Cov er ed Exmark Mf g. Co. I nc. and it s af fili ate, Exmar k W arranty Compan y, pursuant to an agre ement bet ween t hem, joint ly warr ant on th[...]

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    SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES RIDING A C CESSORIES CUSTOM RIDE SEA T SUSPENSIO N SYST EM DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KIT LI GHT K IT MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROT ECTION S YSTEM (ROPS) SNOW BLADE SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINE R TURF STRIPER ULTRA VAC C OLLECTION S YSTEM ULTRA VAC Q UICK DISPOSAL S YSTE M WALK BEHIND ACCESSORIES GRASS CA[...]