gine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark
plug wire(s) or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or
performing maintenance. If mower deck or blower becomes clogged, stop engine and wait
for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s) or
remove key before cleaning blockage. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts. Keep off mower unless seat platform is provided. Keep others off mower.











Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its
products 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 evident in the actual
specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained
in this publication.




iii
EXMARK PARTS PLUS
®
PROGRAM


EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995

Program

If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock,
Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the
part will be FREE* Guaranteed!!

How the Program Works

1.
If dealer does not have part in stock for a "down" unit at
the time of request by customer, the dealer contacts his
distributor by 1:00 p.m., local time, and requests Exmark
Parts Plus
®
shipment of six (6) line items or less.


2.
Distributor ships part(s) to dealer or customer, as
requested by dealer, same day, overnight UPS Distributor
bills dealer for part and freight charges where applicable.

3.
If distributor does not have the part(s) in stock to satisfy
Exmark Parts Plus
®

order, he contacts Exmark by 3:00
p.m., central time, with an Exmark Parts Plus
®
order of six
(6) line items or less.

4.
If order is received by 3:00 p.m. central time, Exmark ships part(s) direct to dealer or customer, as requested by
distributor, same day, overnight UPS Exmark bills the distributor for parts and shipping charges, where
applicable.

5.
The customer pays for the part and freight if it is shipped under the Exmark Parts Plus
®
and if it arrives in
accordance to the program.

6.
Who pays for the part and freight if it fails to arrive overnight in accordance to the program?


A. Under any circumstance the customer does not pay.


B. If the part does not arrive overnight due to:

1. The dealer not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus
®

order to his Exmark distributor by 1:00 p.m., the
dealer pays for the part and freight.


2. The Distributor being unable to ship the part the same day or not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus
®



order to Exmark by 3:00 p.m., central time, the Distributor pays for the part and freight.


3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time,


Exmark pays for the part and freight.

4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and
Exmark pays for the part.


The following restrictions apply -- The Exmark Parts Plus
®
Program is available only through participating
Exmark Dealers and applies only to orders submitted on this program Monday through Thursday. Parts Plus service is
available only in the 48 contiguous United States. UPS has initiated a Saturday delivery program to many areas of the
continental United States and can be requested for an overnight shipment on Friday to be delivered Saturday. The next
day air charge, plus the Saturday delivery fee will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Exmark Mfg. will assume no
responsibility for Saturday delivery shipments. To qualify, all Exmark Parts Plus
®
orders must be received by Exmark by
3:00 p.m., central time. Orders must be six (6) line items or less. Exclusions from the Exmark Parts Plus
®

Program are:
Any wholegood or accessory in its entirety, engines and engine replacement parts, 5-speed Peerless transmissions and
5-speed transaxles, hydraulic or hydrostatic wheel motors, cutter decks and engine decks or any item exceeding United
Parcel Service size and weight restrictions.

Due to UPS restrictions, aerosol spray paint is considered a hazardous material and cannot be shipped via UPS next day
or Second Day Air.

Exmark Manufacturing stocks a limited supply of parts for transaxles, pumps and wheel motors. These parts can be
ordered for Next Day Air shipment but will not be guaranteed per the Parts Plus Program.









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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instructions
for your Exmark Ultra Vac QDS.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ULTRA VAC QDS, CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATORS MANUAL FOR YOUR MOWER IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

By following the operating, maintenance and safety instructions, you will prolong the life of
your Ultra Vac QDS, maintain its maximum efficiency and promote safe operation.


If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact
your authorized Exmark equipment dealer 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,
attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and
performance.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description

Page
1. Safety

1.1 Safety Alert Symbol .............................................................................. 1
1.2
Training ................................................................................................ 1
1.3
Preparation ........................................................................................... 1
1.4
Operation........................................................................................... 2-3
1.5
Safety
Signs ...................................................................................... 3-4
2. Specifications


2.1 Model Numbers and Required Accessories .......................................... 4

2.2
Dimensions........................................................................................... 5

2.3
Bagging
System ................................................................................... 5
3. Assembly Instructions


3.1 Assembly
Diagram............................................................................. 5-6


3.2 Install Drive Kit................................................................................... 6-8


3.3 Install Weight Assembly........................................................................ 8

3.4
Install
Hopper Assembly .................................................................... 8-9

3.5
Assemble Tubes................................................................................... 9

3.6
Install
Blower Assembly ................................................................... 9-10

3.7
Adjustments................................................................................... 10-11
4. Operation


4.1 Pre-Start ............................................................................................. 12

4.2
Mowing ............................................................................................... 12


4.3 Bagger Removal for Side Discharge.............................................. 12-13

4.4
Transporting .................................................................................. 13-14
5. Maintenance


5.1 Periodic
Maintenance .................................................................... 15-16

5.2
Adjustments........................................................................................ 16
6. Tips and Troubleshooting
.......................................................................... 17
7
. Warranty................................................................................................
18



1
1.

SAFETY

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify
important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. This symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or
situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

DANGER: White lettering / Red background. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Black lettering / Orange background. Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background. Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

1.2 TRAINING

1.2.1
Regard the Exmark Ultra Vac QDS as a piece of power equipment and teach
this regard to all who operate this unit.

1.2.2
Before operating your Ultra Vac QDS, carefully read and understand this manual
and the operators manual for your mower in their entirety. Familiarize yourself with
the controls and the proper use of the equipment. If the operator(s) o