Waste Disposal; Motor Oil Disposal; Trouble Shooting; Mower Pulling Left Or Right - Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

5.2.11 Wheel drive spring tension adjustment:
It may be necessary to increase wheel drive belt tension under certain conditions
such as, wet grass, hilly terrain, or while pulling a sulky.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Disengage neutral lock/park brake latches and release drive levers to lower
spring force.
c) Remove the 5/16-18 whizlock nut securing the adjustment bolt to the drive
wheel shield. Locate bolt assembly in the desired position as follows
NOTE: Lever force is lowest with bolt assembly in Position A and will increase in
Positions B and C (See Figure 15).

6. WASTE DISPOSAL

6.1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL

Engine oil is a pollutant to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified
recycling center or according to your state and local regulations.

7. TROUBLE SHOOTING

7.1 MOWER PULLING LEFT OR RIGHT.

a) Check idler arm pulleys and drive sheaves for mud and/or grass buildup.
Check for proper scraper position. See 5.2.6.
b) Check to be sure idler arms pivot freely, if not lubricate idler pivots.
c) Check for worn drive belts.
NOTE: Wheel drive belts should be replaced as a set. A new belt should not
be mixed with a worn belt.
d) Check drive linkage adjustment - See 3.11 steps a) and b)
e) Check for proper tire pressure in drive tires. Recommended tire pressure for
the drive tires is 12 to 16 psi. Higher pressures may be used in the tire on the
side that it pulls to (up to 28 psi).
Note: Different pressures may make mower cut unevenly.
Position A - Normal Conditions
Position B - More Severe
Position C - Most Severe
FIGURE 15
DRIVE BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
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