Exmark 4500-367 manual Emptying Hopper, Clearing Hopper Screen, Transporting a Unit

Operation

To turn left or right, pull one of the steering levers back toward neutral in the direction desired.

The machine will move faster the farther the speed control lever is moved away from neutral.

4.To stop, pull the speed control lever back to the neutral position.

Driving in Reverse

1.To move rearward in a straight line applying equal pressure pull both steering levers rearward.

To turn left or right, release pressure on the steering lever toward the direction desired.

2.To stop, release the steering levers to the neutral position.

Emptying Hopper

1.A full hopper is indicated by a buzzer located behind the operator in the hopper. Empty hopper when buzzer sounds to prevent clogging of the blower or deck.

2.Disengage PTO, move speed control to neutral, set park brake and dismount unit to dump hopper.

3.Make sure unit is on a dry level surface.

4.Lift the rear door up and allow it to rest on top of hopper.

5.Dump hopper by firmly grasping one of the hopper handles on either side of the unit and lifting the hopper.

Clearing Hopper Screen

Screen may be removed by firmly lifting screen handles (see Figure 5).

Pull screen towards the back to remove. Gently tap debris from the screen as needed.

Excessive build-up on the screen can cause the blower to plug.

Note: In conditions where the screen clogs quickly, the front removable screen panel can be turned and reinstalled under the primary screen to allow free air flow from the hopper.

Figure 5

1.	Front removable screen	3.	Primary screen
	can be rotated and
	stored for wet condtions
2.	Front removable screen	4.	Handles.

Transporting

Transporting a Unit

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Lock brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law. Secure a trailer with a safety chain.

CAUTION

This unit does not have proper turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem. Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury. Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment 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.

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