Exmark 4500-872 manual Transporting a Unit

Operation

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For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (90 mm) use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against scalping.

1. Anti-scalp roller	2. Cutting height
mounting bracket

For Maximum Deck Flotation, place the rollers one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) clearance to the ground. Do Not adjust the rollers to support the deck.

7.Be sure the whizlock nuts are installed with the spring disc washer between the head of the nut and the mounting bracket.

Note: The foot operated deck lift lever can be used to momentarily lift the deck to clear objects. Be sure that PTO is disengaged.

8.Torque the 3/8–16 whizlock nut to 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m) (Figure 19).

9.Torque the 3/8 nyloc nut to 30–35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m).

Figure 19

1.	Spring disc washer	3.	3/8 nyloc-torque to 30-35
	(cone towards nut )		ft-lb (41-47 N-m)
2.	Front right anti-scalp	4.	3/8-16 whizlock nut
	bracket shown		torque to 30-35 ft-lb
			(41-47 N-m)

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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