Exmark Metro Series Operator's Manual page 32

5.1.11 Inspect belt wear.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Remove the mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt
condition.
c) Look under engine deck to check the transmission drive belt condition.
d) Inspect wheel drive belt conditions.
e) Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely. Disassemble, clean and grease
pivot bushings if necessary.
5.1.12 Lubrication:
Service Interval: Refer to Chart
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of SAE No. 2 multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
FITTING LOCATIONS
1. Caster Wheel Bearings
2. Caster Pivots
3. Drive Wheels
4. Drive Wheel Idler Arm
5. Brake Arm
6. Trans. Output Shaft Coupler
7. Mower Deck Idler Pivots
No.6 (Trans. Coupler)
Located Below
Fuel Tank Support
No. 4 & 7 (Idler Arm Pivots)
Disassemble and grease once a
Month under a "No Load" condition
c) Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. of Peerless grease (Part
No. 788067). See Section 5.1.10.
d) Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below.
PIVOT POINTS
1. Blade Engagement Bellcrank
5.1.13 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
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) Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust,
dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine that can cause improper cooling.
LUBRICATION CHART
INITIAL FITTING QUANTITY
PUMPS
12
2
18
2
2
2
2
SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART
NO. of PLACES
32" 36"
1 1
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SERVICE
32" 36" 48" INTERVAL
2 2 2 Daily
2 2 2 Daily
2 2 2 Daily
2 2 2 Daily
2 2 2 Weekly
2 2 2 Weekly
1 1 1 Weekly
48" Deck Shown for Reference Only
SERVICE INTERVAL
48"
1 Weekly