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Exmark Metro 26 Operator's Manual

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METRO
26
®
For Serial Nos.
920,000 & Higher
Part No. 4500-681 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 METRO ® For Serial Nos. 920,000 & Higher Part No. 4500-681 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 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage............28 Troubleshooting ........... 29 Introduction ............3 Safety ..............5 Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Safe Operating Practices ........5 Safety and Instructional Decals ....... 9 Specifications ............11 Model Numbers ..........11 Systems ............

  • Page 5: Safety

    • Become familiar with the safe operation of the Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer • All operators and mechanics should be trained. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply The owner is responsible for training the users.
  • Page 6 Safety • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be DANGER used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, In certain conditions during fueling, static bones, and other foreign objects which can be electricity can be released causing a spark thrown by the machine and may cause personal which can ignite gasoline vapors.
  • Page 7 Safety Operation • Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the WARNING spark plug wire(s). Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, – Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower. become extremely hot.

  • Page 8: Slope Operation

    • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree safety of the machine. Failure to use original limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can Exmark parts could cause serious injury or hide obstacles. death. • Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips and rises that...

  • 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...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s • Cutting Height Adjustment: Manual Adjusts from 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 4 inches (10.6 cm) • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle Premium in 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) increments. Engine Oil • Mulching Kit: Optional •...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Operation Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Blade Control Bail Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 4. When the blade control bail is depressed, the system senses that the operator is in the normal operator’s position.

  • Page 13: Pre-Start

    Operation forward will increase engine speed and moving it to below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel the rear will decrease engine speed. expansion and prevent fuel spillage. The throttle-choke control also includes an engine Make sure you understand the controls, their kill position.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    Operation Note: If the engine fails to start after three pulls, 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against the handle repeat steps 3 through 6. (Figure 4). 3. Move the blade control lever to the full forward Stopping the Engine Latch position.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Operation Adjusting the Cutting Height 9. Move the blade control lever to the full forward Latch position. Blades should engage. The front wheels are adjusted individually with a 10. Release the blade control bail. You should hear a wheel height adjustment lever. The rear wheels are “bang.”...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Operating Tips

    Replace the blade when necessary with an original two notches higher than the rear cutting height. Exmark replacement blade. This makes it easier to feed the leaves under the • Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up lawn mower deck.

  • Page 18: 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, someone Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel could accidentally start the engine. Accidental to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.

  • Page 19: Periodic Maintenance

    4. If the oil level is below the Add mark, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and add oil to the Full mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4–Cycle Figure 12 Premium Engine Oil is recommended; refer to 1.
  • Page 20 (Figure 14). of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove. Re-install a sharp balanced Exmark blade, washer, and blade bolt as shown in Figure 14. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation.

  • Page 21: Check For Loose Hardware

    Maintenance 6. Return the lawn mower to its upright position. 4. Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required. 7. Close fuel valve and refuel. Note: Do Not try to clean a paper air filter. 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 5.

  • Page 22: Change The Oil Filter

    6. Remove the oil filter. Arm Bearings 7. Use your finger to coat the gasket on the new filter with clean Exmark 4–Cycle Premium Engine Service Interval: Yearly or before storage Oil (see Figure 19). 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop.

  • Page 23: Lubricate Self-Propel Drive Cable Ends

    Maintenance Figure 21 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 20 Note: Excessive grease pressure may damage the 1. Nut 5. Bushing 2.

  • Page 24: Check Spark Plugs

    Maintenance Figure 23 3. Air gap—0.030 inch 1. Side electrode (0.76 mm) 2. Center electrode insulator 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. Figure 22 7. Torque the plug to 17 ft-lb (23 N-m). 1. Top oblong access hole 3.

  • Page 25: Adjustments

    Maintenance Adjustments 3. Remove belt cover. 4. Loosen the blade brake cable nuts until the cable Note: Wait for all moving parts to stop and remove conduit slides (Figure 25). spark plug wire before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the unit. Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Note: Improper adjustment can cause transmission...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning Scraping Method If washing does not remove all debris from under the Clean Grass Build-Up Under lawn mower, scrape it clean. 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Deck 2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Service Interval: Before each use or daily Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the 1.

  • Page 27: Emptying The Fuel Tank And Cleaning The Fuel Filter

    Maintenance Figure 28 1. 1/4-20 x 1 screw Figure 29 1. Carburetor fuel fitting 3. Fuel line 4. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris 2. Fuel line clamp around the belt area. 5. Install the belt cover. 5.

  • Page 28: Removing The Lawn Mower From Storage

    Storage Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. Preparing the Fuel System 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and To prepare the lawn mower for off season storage, the top of the lawn mower housing.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31 No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation All warranty work must be performed by an authorized or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement All implied warranties of merchantability (that the parts.
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  • Page 34: Service Record

    Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:...
  • Page 36 SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE FULL SUSPENSION SEAT ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT SUN SHADE HITCH KIT TRASH CONTAINER LIGHT KIT...

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