Trouble Shooting; Mower Pulling Left Or Right; Mower Cuts Unevenly - Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

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5.2.12 Adjust Throttle Lever Tension (B&S Engines only):

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING

6.1 MOWER PULLING LEFT OR RIGHT.

6.2 MOWER CUTS UNEVENLY.

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
Position A - Normal Conditions
Position B - More Severe
Position C - Most Severe
NOTE: Lever force is lowest with bolt assembly in Position A
and will increase in Positions B and C (See Figure 16).
DRIVE BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug.
b) Tension in throttle levers can be increased or decreased
by adjusting the tightness of the lever pivot bolt which
is located under the console.
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
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.
a) Check the drive tire pressure and tire circumference.
See 5.1.10.
A more uniform cutting height may be obtained with higher
tire pressure on rough terrain.
provides more flotation.
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FIG. 16
A lower tire pressure
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