Exmark 116-0513 User manual

Part No. 4500-317 Rev. B
Printed in the USA
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© 2009 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 808
Beatrice, NE 68310
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Kit No. 116-0513
Item Part No. Description Qty
1 116-0587 U-Bolt ................................................... 2
2 116-0588 Bracket, Mount ................................... 2
3 3256-4 Washer.................................................. 4
4 3296-39 Nut, Nyloc 3/8-16.............................. 4
Item Part No. Description Qty
5 116-0591 Asm, Strap ...........................................
.
2
6 116-0592 Bow, Front...........................................
.
1
7 116-0593 Cover, Canvas .....................................
.
1
8 116-0594 Bow, Rear ............................................
.
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Figure 1
A. Front of the machine
SUNSHADE KIT
Instruction Sheet

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Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol is used in this
instruction sheet 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!
Figure 2
Safety alert symbol
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.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are
being made, someone could start the
engine. Accidental starting of the engine
could seriously injure you or other
bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s)
off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so
it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug.
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Important: For Serial Numbers 790,000 and
higher, multiple accessories added to a base
unit can change the stability of the machine.
Read the unit operator’s manual to determine
if counterbalance weights are necessary for the
accessories installed on the unit.
Assembling the Sunshade
1. Remove the contents from the box.
2. Unfold the canvas cover onto a flat surface
with the sewn pockets facing up.
3. Slide the front bow through the front pocket
of the canvas with the fittings pointing
downward as shown in Figure 3.
Note: The tag indicates the back of the canvas
cover.
Figure 3
1. Rear canvas pocket
2. Rear bow
3. Strap
4. Screw
5. Front bow
6. Front canvas pocket

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4. Slide the rear bow through the rear pocket of
the canvas cover.
5. Install the straps by sliding the sewn loop with
cinch-loc onto the ends of the rear bow past
the fittings.
6. Remove the screw from the front bow fitting.
Align the holes in the front and rear fittings
and re-install the screw.
7. Turn the canvas assembly over and fold
together.
Installing the Sunshade
1. Park the unit on a level surface and engage the
parking brake.
2. Position the mount brackets, on each side of
the roll bar, to face upward and towards the
front of the machine.
3. Loosely install the U-bolts, washers, and nuts
as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
Right Side Shown
1. U-bolt
2. Roll bar
3. Front of the machine
4. Mount bracket
5. Nut
6. Washer
4. Slide the mount bracket close to the radius in
the roll bar. Tighten the hardware, but leave
loose for adjustments.
5. Position the canvas assembly so that the folded
portion is facing up as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5
Right Side Shown
1. Unfold canvas cover assembly
2. Canvas cover assembly
6. Insert the front bow tubes into the mount
brackets and apply light pressure to seat.
7. Unfold the canvas assembly.
8. Hook the triangular rings, located on the
straps, onto the mount brackets.
9. Adjust the straps on both sides until the canvas
tightens and the front and back appear
centered and level (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
Sunshade Installed
10. Tighten the mount bracket hardware.
Important: The sunshade is not designed for
highway speeds. Remove the canvas assembly
before transporting the unit in an open truck
or trailer or damage may occur.

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Removing the Sunshade
1. Apply downward pressure on the rear bow of
the canvas assembly and unhook the triangular
rings from the mount brackets.
Figure 7
Right Side Shown
1. Press downward
2. Strap
3. Unhook triangular ring
4. Pull outward
2. Fold the canvas assembly.
3. Pull outward on the canvas assembly to
remove the front bow tubes from the mount
brackets.
4. The mount brackets Do Not need to be
removed.