Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual page 25

5.1.1 Check engine oil level.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure machine is on a
level surface.
b) Check with engine cool.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick (DO NOT screw into place). Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d) If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner's Manual to
bring the oil level up to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the "LOW" (or
"ADD") mark or over the "FULL" mark.
5.1.2 Clean engine air cooling system.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine
shrouding.
5.1.3 Clean grass build-up under deck and check mower blades.
Service Interval: Daily
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance
relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could
be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough
support or may misfunction allowing the unit to fall,
which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks
for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
a) Disengage PTO.
b) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
c) Raise deck and block up using proper safety precautions.
d) Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in deck discharge
chute.
e) Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required.
f) If blade removal is necessary, be careful for the sharp cutting edges of the
blades.
g) Re-install the blades (if they were removed) and torque blade bolts to 115-
120 ft. lbs. Be sure the spring disc washer cone is installed toward the bolt
head (See Figure 11).
CAUTION
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