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Exmark METRO 26 Operator's Manual

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METRO
26
®
For Serial Nos.
720,000 & Higher
Part No. 4500-183 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 METRO ® For Serial Nos. 720,000 & Higher Part No. 4500-183 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. 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.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............3 Safety ..............5 Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Safe Operating Practices ........5 Safety and Instructional Decals ....... 9 Specifications ............11 Model Numbers ..........11 Systems ............11 Dimensions........... 11 Product Overview ..........12 Operation ............. 13 Controls ............

  • Page 5: Safety

    Standards Institute in effect at the time of production • Become familiar with the safe operation of the Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply •...
  • Page 6 Safety DANGER DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremely In certain conditions during fueling, static flammable and vapors are explosive. electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn explosion from gasoline can burn you and you, others, and cause property damage.
  • Page 7 Safety Operation • Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running. WARNING • Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove the spark plug wire(s) and/or remove key. Operating engine parts, especially the – Before checking, cleaning or working on the muffler, become extremely hot.

  • Page 8: Maintenance And Storage

    Safety Maintenance and Storage • Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct discharge away from others. • Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire(s) • Do Not operate the mower under the influence and/or remove key. Wait for all movement to of alcohol or drugs.

  • Page 9: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs.
  • Page 10 Safety 109-3756 109-8191 On MS6KA26BCA Units Only 109-8194 On MS6KA26BCA Units Only 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Continuous variable 4. Engine—stop setting...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 720,000 and Higher MS6KA26B; MS6KA26BCA Systems • Cutting Height Adjustment: Adjusts from 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 4 inches (10.6 cm) Engine in 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) increments. • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s •...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview Overall Length and Height Product Overview (Adjustable): Handle Setting Length Height High 69 inches 44 inches (175.2 cm) (111.8 cm) 73 inches 37.5 inches (185.4 cm) (95.3 cm) Figure 3 8. Drive bail 1. Spark plug 2. Oil fill/dipstick 9.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Operation forward will increase engine speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the The throttle-choke control also includes an engine machine from the normal operating position. kill position. Moving the lever into the full rearward (Off) position will kill the engine.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Operation gasoline or white gas. Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system. Do Not use gasoline that has been stored since the last mowing season or longer. Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
  • Page 15 Operation Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the ground speed control and the handle. Lower the control bar to decrease the ground speed when you are making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving too fast for you.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Operation DANGER WARNING If the blade brake clutch system is Adjusting the cutting height levers could inoperative, the blade will continue to rotate bring your hands into contact with a moving when you release the blade control bail. blade. A moving blade can cause serious Contact with the blade could occur, causing injury.

  • Page 17: Using The Grass Bag

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Exmark replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. Note: Do Not overfill the bag.

  • Page 18: Operating Tips

    Replace the blade when necessary with an original • Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower Exmark replacement blade. does not cut the leaves finely enough. • Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING If you leave the wire on the spark plug, The engine can become very hot. Touching someone could accidentally start the engine. a hot engine can cause severe burns.

  • Page 20: Periodic Maintenance

    Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Check the Mower Blade Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check Engine Oil Level Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass Service Interval: Before each use or daily blades.
  • Page 21 9. For Installation: Make sure to grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove. Re-install a sharp balanced Exmark blade, spacer, washers, and blade bolt as shown in Figure 16. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation.

  • Page 22: Check For Loose Hardware

    Maintenance 11. Close fuel valve and refuel 4. Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required. 12. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Note: Do Not try to clean a paper air filter. Check for Loose Hardware 5.

  • Page 23: Changing The Oil Filter

    Maintenance 5. Open the oil drain valve. 12. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and check for oil leakage around the filter. 6. After draining the oil, close the oil drain valve. 13. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. 7.

  • Page 24: Check Condition Of Belt

    Maintenance Figure 23 1. Grease fitting 3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium base grease. Figure 22 Note: Excessive grease pressure may damage the Rear Wheel Assembly seals. 1.

  • Page 25: Check Spark Plugs

    Maintenance Adjustments Check Spark Plugs Service Interval: Every 100 hours Note: Wait for all moving parts to stop and remove spark plug wire before servicing, cleaning, or making 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to any adjustments to the unit. stop.

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning 4. Loosen the blade brake cable nuts until the cable conduit slides (Figure 27). Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove spark plug wire. 2.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel

    Maintenance 6. Turn off the water. WARNING 7. Start the lawn mower, engage the blade, and let Grass clippings and other objects can be the lawn mower run for a few minutes to dry out thrown from an open discharge tunnel. its components.

  • Page 28: Waste Disposal

    Maintenance 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. Note: Drain gasoline for a cold engine only. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 5). 3. Close the fuel valve located in the fuel line between the engine and tank by rotating clockwise.

  • Page 29: Storage

    Storage Storage General Storage Information 1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Preparing the Fuel System Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing section in Cleaning. To prepare the lawn mower for off season storage, 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, perform the recommended maintenance procedures.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, Do Not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Lawn mower does not self-propel. 1. The self-propel drive cable is out of 1. Adjust the self-propel drive cable. Replace adjustment or is damaged. the cable if necessary. 2. There is debris under the belt cover. 2.
  • Page 32 No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation included with the product. or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or...
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  • Page 35: Service Record

    Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:...
  • Page 36 SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT SNOW BLADE HITCH KIT SUN SHADE LAZERLOCKER TRASH CONTAINER LIGHT KIT TURF STRIPER MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM...

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