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

5.2.14 Wheel drive spring tension adjustment.
It may be necessary to increase wheel drive belt tension under certain operating
conditions such as, wet grass, hilly terrain, or while pulling a sulky.
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 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

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 Section 5.2.4.
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 Section 3.13.
e) Check for proper tire pressure in drive tires. Recommended tire pressure for the
drive tires is 12 to 16 psi (82 –110 kPa). Higher pressures may be used in the tire on
the side that it pulls to (up to 28 psi or 193 kPa).
Note: Different pressures may make mower cut unevenly.

7.2 MOWER CUTS UNEVENLY.

a) Check the drive tire pressure and tire circumference. See Section 5.1.9.
A more uniform cutting height may be obtained with higher tire pressure on rough
terrain. A lower tire pressure provides more flotation.
Position A - Normal Conditions
Position B - More Severe
Position C - Most Severe
increase in Positions B and C (See Figure 24).
FIGURE 24
DRIVE BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
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