Adjustments - Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

Adhesives such as "Loctite RC/609 or RC/680"or"Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or
Retaining II" are used on the following:
a) OPC lever hubs and cross-shaft
NOTE: Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub,
to the cross shaft which could cause binding of the OPC levers and erratic
operation.
5.1.19 An anti-seize compound is used on the following locations:
a) Between engine crankshaft and transmission and blade drive sheaves.
b) On clutch arm assembly between bearings and shaft and between lower
sheave and shaft.
c) Between transmission shaft and sheaves.
5.1.20 Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent
corrosion and loss of contact.

5.2 ADJUSTMENTS

5.2.1 Cutting height and anti-scalp roller adjustment.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ When the two front support rod hairpins are removed
from the mower deck, the weight of the tractor section
may cause the front frame to rise suddenly
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ If the unit rises suddenly, injury may occur.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Securely hold down the front of the unit when the front
support rod hairpins are removed.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Install hairpin clips in the holes shown on sketch below for the desired cutting
height (See Figure 13).
IMPORTANT: To maintain correct cutting height and rake, check the
following for proper adjustment.
WARNING
1. The front and rear hairpins are in the same holes with the proper
spacers under the hair pins (See Figure 12).
2. The tire pressures are set as directed in Section 5.1.10.
3. The length of the rear deck support link assemblies are set to 6.89"
(approximately 6 7/8") from the center of the balljoint to the center of
the furthest hole (See Figure 12).
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