Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Exmark Metro 4500-352 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s)
off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside
so it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug(s).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 40 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 160 hours
Yearly
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Grease the front caster wheel bearings.
• Grease front caster pivots.
• Grease the drive wheels.
• Grease the drive wheel idler arm.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
• Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
manual for additional information.)
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease the brake arm.
• Grease the transmission output shaft coupler
• Grease the mower deck idler pivots
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the spark plugs.
• Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear on Peerless Transmission.
• Replace gearbox grease.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching
a hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
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