Exmark Metro Operator's Manual page 30

f) Check for side play caused by bearing wear on the input and output shafts of
the transmission. Replace bearings if necessary.
g) Remove the six bolts that fasten the upper case to the lower case and
carefully remove the upper case half.
h) Check the grease level in the lower case. The grease level should be
approximately 1-1/2" to 1-3/4" from the gearbox bottom. If necessary, fill to
proper level with Peerless grease (Part No. 788067).
I) Reinstall upper case half and fasten in place with six bolts previously
removed.
j) Reinstall all parts removed in Steps c and d. Install drive belt and adjust
tension as stated in Section 5.2.3.
5.1.11 Inspect belt wear.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) Remove the cutter 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 remove 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.
1. Caster Wheel Bearings
2. Caster Pivots
3. Drive Wheels
4. Drive Wheel Idler Arm
5. Brake Lever
6. Trans. Output Shaft Coupler
7. Cutter 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
LUBRICATION CHART
FITTING INITIAL
LOCATIONS PUMPS
12
2
18
2
2
2
2
48" Deck Shown for Reference Only
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FITTING QUANTITY
32" 36" 48"
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
1 1 2
SERVICE
INTERVAL
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly