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- Page 1 METRO ® For Serial Nos. 408,644,346 & Higher Part No. 4505-175 Rev. A...
- Page 2 To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer. For all models that do not have Exmark engines, please refer to the engine manufacturer's information included with the machine. For models with Exmark engines, refer to this manual for information.
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Page 3: Introduction
All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however, attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents PTO Safety Switch Adjustment.......37 Handle Height Adjustment ......37 Wheel Drive Spring Tension Introduction ............3 Adjustment ..........37 Safety ..............5 Cleaning ............38 Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Cleaning and Storing Safety......38 General Safety ..........5 Clean Engine and Exhaust System Safety and Instructional Decals ....... -
Page 5: Safety
Safety Safety General Safety This machine is capable of amputating hands and This machine has been designed in conformance feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety with the American National Standards Institute instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death. B71.4 for Commercial Turf Care Equipment–Safety •... -
Page 6: Safety And Instructional Decals
Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs. - Page 7 Safety decal112-8760 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. decal103-2245 103-2245 ECS Units Only decal112-9028 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal106-2733 106-2733 1.
- Page 8 Pistol Grip Handle Units Only 1. Park brake 3. Neutral lock 2. Drive decal126-1400 126-1400 1. Warning-Read the Operator’s manual. Use only Exmark riding attachments. Use of other riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. decal133-8062 133-8062 decal135-5210 135-5210 1.
- Page 9 Safety decal135-2864 135-2864 ECS Units Only 1. PTO–on 6. Warning–Stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. Stop engine and remove spark plug before adjusting, servicing, or cleaning. 2. PTO–off 7. Thrown object hazard–Pick up objects that could be thrown by mower.
- Page 10 Safety decal135-2865 135-2865 Pistol Grip Units Only 1. PTO–on 8. Thrown object hazard–Pick up objects that could be thrown by mower. Keep bystanders away. 2. PTO–off 9. Warning–Mow across slopes not up and down. Do Not mow wet slopes–use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Page 11: Specifications
• Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s reverse. Manual • Speed range: • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle Premium – 1st: 2.0 mph (3.22 km/hr) Engine Oil – 2nd: 2.7 mph (4.35 km/hr) • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 (No Load) –... -
Page 12: Dimensions
Specifications Tires & Wheels Adjusts from 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or smaller increments Front by various adjustments of caster spacers, blade Drive Caster spacers, and axle height. Pneumatic (Air-Filled) Semi- Pneumatic Dimensions... -
Page 13: Torque Requirements
Product Overview Torque Requirements Product Overview Bolt Location Torque 75-80 ft-lb (102-109 N-m) Blade/Cutter Housing Spindle Bolt Caster Bracket Mounts 30-35 ft-lb (41-48 N-m) 30-35 ft-lb (41-48 N-m) Mower Deck/Engine Deck Mount Engine Mounting Bolts 17-23 ft-lb (23-31 N-m) Transmission Shifter Lever 30-35 ft-lb (41-48 N-m) Muffler Guard Mounting 30-35 ft-lb (41-48 N-m) -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Become familiar with all the controls before starting the engine and operating the machine. Operator Presence Control (OPC) Levers Located on the upper handle assembly directly above or below the handle grips. -
Page 15: Before Operation
Do not operate the machine unless they are in Located on the control console. proper working condition. Replace worn or deteriorated parts with genuine Exmark parts Turn the key to the “Run” position to allow the when necessary. engine to be started. Turn the key to the “Off ”... - Page 16 Operation Fuel Safety DANGER It is essential that operator safety mechanisms DANGER be connected and in proper operating Gasoline is extremely flammable and vapors are condition prior to use. Contacting the blade explosive. can result in serious personal injury. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait others, and cause property damage.
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Page 17: Operating Instructions
Operation the tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling • Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine under the influence of alcohol or drugs. or emission system. • Operate the machine only in good visibility and •... - Page 18 Operation – Before refueling. embankments, water or other hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes – Before dumping the grass catcher. over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe – Before making height adjustments. distance between the machine and any hazard.
- Page 19 Operation Engaging the PTO Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the DANGER “OFF” position to stop the engine. Remove the key to prevent children or other The rotating blades under the mower deck are unauthorized persons from starting engine.
- Page 20 Operation To place the drive levers in the “drive” position, slightly squeeze the drive levers while placing thumbs on the outer thumb lobe of the neutral lock/park brake latches (or the index finger on the front lobe) and rotate them from under the drive levers.
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Page 21: After Operation
Operation Transporting Note: Reverse gear is reverse assist only, the operator must pull the unit backwards. Transporting the Machine To move rearward, squeeze the drive levers to neutral position and move the shifter to the “R”. WARNING Smoothly release both drive levers to engage drive Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong wheels. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Allow the machine to cool before original Exmark parts could lead to serious servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or storing. injury or death. Unauthorized changes to the machine, engine, fuel or venting system, may •... -
Page 23: Periodic Maintenance
Every 160 hours • Replace the paper element. Every 200 hours Periodic Maintenance mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine Owner's manual for an appropriate API rating Engine Maintenance and viscosity. Do Not overfill. -
Page 24: Check Spark Plugs
Maintenance g006799 Figure 8 1. Spring disc washer (cone towards bolt head) g010195 2. Blade bolt torque to 75-80 ft-lb (102-109 N-m). Figure 9 1. Rod 4. Mower deck 2. Spring 5. Discharge deflector bracket Replacing the Discharge 3. Discharge deflector 6. -
Page 25: Check Safety Interlock System
Important: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use. Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, Do Not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. Check the Normal Engine Starting Chart... - Page 26 Maintenance Check Engine Starting Circuit Chart Note: In the Check Engine Starting Circuit Chart, the state of system item that is bold is being checked in each scenario. System PTO (Blades) Ignition Key Transmission Shift Outcome Neutral Lock/ Parking Brake Lever Starter must not Engaged or...
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Page 27: Check For Loose Hardware
Maintenance Check for Loose Hardware to remove. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thin coating of Exmark 4–Cycle Premium Service Interval: Before each use or daily Engine Oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts... -
Page 28: Lubricate Grease Fittings
Maintenance Lubricate Grease Fittings Note: See chart for service intervals. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Lubricate fittings with NLGI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule. -
Page 29: Adjustments
Maintenance Adjustments than adjusting axle position and number of spacers below caster support hub). Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for Note that: all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any •... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Axle Position
Maintenance Cutting Height Adjustment Table (1 inch to 4 1/4 inches (2.5 cm-10.8 cm)) (cont'd.) Cutting Axle Number Of Spacers Height Position Below Caster Range (Figure 10) Support Hub Number of 1/4 inch (.64 cm) Blade Spacers Below Spindle 3/16 inch inch (1.2 cm) -
Page 31: Adjusting The Number Of Spacers Below Caster Support Hub
Maintenance Place a jack under the rear center of the engine Push down on handles to lift front casters off the deck. ground. Raise the back end of the engine deck up enough Support with jackstands. to remove the two axle adjustment bolts. Remove “quick pin”... -
Page 32: Transmission Belt Adjustment
Maintenance Wheel Drive Belt Pulley Raise front of deck and support with jack stands. Scrapers Hold blade bolt on bottom and loosen spindle nut on top. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Adjust number of spacers between bottom of Engage parking brake. -
Page 33: Blade Brake Adjustment
Maintenance Check belt tension after the first hour of operation Mower Deck Belt Routings: and at least twice during the first 24 hours of operation. Adjust as necessary. g006805 Figure 13 g006814 Figure 14 48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only 32 inch and 36 inch Mower Deck 1. -
Page 34: Belt Guide Adjustment
Maintenance should be between 1/8 inch and 3/16 inch (3–5 mm) (see Figure 16). Engage the blade control and check to make sure the blade brake pad clears the sheave. g006808 Figure 18 48 inch Belt Guide Location (Viewed from underneath the deck) 1. - Page 35 Maintenance Note: Neutral lock/park brake latch To adjust the wheel drive linkage: clearance should be checked when there is For wheel drive linkage adjustment, a slight upward force placed on the drive remove the hairpin between the neutral levers to remove any "slack" in the linkage. lock latch and drive lever (Figure 19).
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Page 36: Shifter Lever Adjustment
Maintenance g006810 Figure 24 1. Shifter Lever 3. Adjustment slot 2. Equal distance • To adjust the shifter lever: g006804 Remove the 3/8 inch nyloc nut and spring Figure 22 disc washer from the stud on top of the Right Side of Unit Shown transmission (See Figure 25). -
Page 37: Shifter Detent Adjustment
Maintenance Shifter Detent Adjustment Transmission shifter detent can be adjusted by adjusting the setscrew on the back side of transmission located just behind the neutral start switch. Turn setscrew in (clockwise) to hold the transmission shifter more positively in each gear and to increase the force on the lever required to shift gears. -
Page 38: Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning and Storing Safety • Park machine on level ground, disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or storing. -
Page 39: Clean Debris From Machine
Maintenance Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt, and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause improper cooling. Make sure cooling shrouds are properly reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. - Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Mower pulls left or right (with levers fully 1. Idler arm pulleys and drive sheaves are 1. Remove mud and/or grass buildup. forward). dirty. 2. Wheel drive belt pulley scrapers 2. Correct adjustment. adjustment is not correct 3.
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Page 42: Schematics
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Page 43: California Proposition 65 Warning
While the exposure from Exmark products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Exmark has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Exmark does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by... - Page 44 Notes:...
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- Page 46 Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:...
- Page 48 Pack) or Fill in Below Engine Model No. and Spec. No. Model No. Engine Serial No. (E/No) Serial No. ©2020 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. Part No. 4505-175 Rev. A 415 Industrial Row (402) 223-6375 Beatrice, NE 68310 Fax (402) 223-5489...