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Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

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on the purchase of your new Exmark mower.
C O N G R A TU LATI O N S
This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give
you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free
operation.
If additional information is needed, or should you require trained
mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment
dealer or distributor.
If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer, always
give the model number and serial number of your mower as well
as the part number, description and quantity of the part needed.
The Serial No. plate is located on the top front engine frame on the
right hand side of the machine.
For ease of ordering and reference, we suggest that you record
the information requested in the following identification table.
M F G . C O . IN C .
T M
Pa st e La b e l Fro m
Li te ra t ure Pa c ke t H e r e
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For Serial Nos. 150,000 thru 189,999
and 190,000 & Higher
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M o d e l N o .
Se ri a l N o .
En g i n e M o d e l N o .
En g i n e Se ri a l N o .
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  • Page 1 190,000 & Higher ® M F G . C O . IN C . on the purchase of your new Exmark mower. C O N G R A TU LATI O N S M o d e l N o .
  • Page 2 Section 442 Public Resource Code. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously.
  • Page 3 3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time, Exmark pays for the part and freight. 4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark pays for the part.
  • Page 4 CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instructions for your Exmark mower.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY.......... PAGE Safety Alert Symbol ........1 Training ..........1 Preparation ........1-2 Operation ..........2-3 Maintenance & Storage ........4 Riding Attachments ........4 Safety Signs ........4-7 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number .........7 Engine ..........7 Fuel System ..........7 Safety Interlock System ......7 Steering/Brake Control .......7 Transmission .........7 Wheel Drive System ........8 Tires ..........8...

  • Page 6: Safety

    RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. 1.2 TRAINING 1.2.1 Regard the Exmark mower as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. 1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

  • Page 7: Operation

    • • • • Fuel is Highly Flammable. DO NOT smoke while refueling. Refuel only in a well ventilated area, or refuel outdoors. • • • • Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. • • • • Add fuel before starting the engine.
  • Page 8 1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from blades. 1.4.10 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated. 1.4.11 Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire(s) or ignition key: • Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower. •...

  • Page 9: Maintenance & Storage

    RIDING ATTACHMENTS 1.6.1 Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. SAFETY SIGNS 1.7.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs.
  • Page 10 14 HP Kawasaki,Briggs & Stratton, & Kohler 14 HP Kawasaki & Kohler (Serial No.s 150,000-189,999: 17 HP Kawasaki PART NO. 323689 PART NO. 323688 LOCATION: RH Side of LOCATION: Console Console Serial No.s 190,000 & Higher 17 HP Kawasaki PART NO. 323699 17 HP Kawasaki LOCATION: Console PART NO.
  • Page 11 PART NO. 403143 PART NO. 303517 LOCATION: RH Side of Rear LOCATION: LH Side of Rear Surface of Engine Deck Surface of Mower Deck PART NO. 553049 LOCATION: Front of Mower Deck Top Surface Briggs & Stratton PART NO. 543631 LOCATION: RH Side Console PART NO.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    PART NO. 413206 PART NO. 413327 LOCATION: Top of Cutter Deck, Under LOCATION: Top of Cutter Deck, Under Center Belt Shield (36”) Belt Shield (48” & 52” Decks) 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial No.s 150,000 – 189,999 Serial No.s 150,000 & Higher MHP4816BV;...

  • Page 13: Wheel Drive System

    2.7 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM: Banded double A-Section V-Belts, single top side idlers and replaceable bolt-on drive sheaves and brake drums. 2.8 TIRES Drive Front Caster Size ..16 x 6.50-8 ..9 x 3.50-4 Quantity ....2....2 Tread ..Turf Saver/Turf Master ... Smooth Ply Rating ..4....

  • Page 14: Torque Requirements

    2.10.5 Tread Width (to outside of tires): 36” Model ..35.2” (89.4 cm) 48” Model ..35.2” (89.4 cm 52” Model ..35.2” (89.4 cm) 2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS BOLT LOCATION TORQUE Blade Mounting Bolt ...... 75-80 ft-lbs. Cutter Housing Spindle Nut ....75-80 ft-lbs. Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts ....
  • Page 15 FIG. 1 UPPER HANDLE MOUNTING Route the throttle cable along the right side of the upper handle, under the fuel tank support, and position the cable on the left side of the engine (Kaw & Kohler) or to the right side of engine (B&S) . Attach throttle cable to engine: For Kohler and Kawasaki engines with “positive”...
  • Page 16 Choke Link Control Plate Lever Control Alignment Holes Clamp Control Cable Choke Adjusting Screw FIG 4 17 HP KAWASAKI SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) c) Pull cable upward (rearward for 17 HP Kawasaki) until alignment holes in control plate lever and control plate line up.
  • Page 17 the throttle linkage to the full throttle position. Tighten the cable clamp screw. Connect the blade engagement linkages. Loosen jamnut and remove turnbuckle from lower linkage. Screw turnbuckle onto both upper and lower linkages simultaneously. (See figure 5) Note that the threads on upper linkage are left hand.
  • Page 18 FIG. 8 THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL 3.11 Install and adjust wheel drive linkages. a) Screw threaded end of drive linkages into swivels in wheel drive idler arms. b) Insert clevis pin from bolt bag through drive linkage, lever and slot in the neutral lock/park brake latches (See Figure 9).

  • Page 19: Operation Instructions

    After clevis pin has been inserted, install hairpin into hole on the clevis pin between the neutral lock/park brake latch and drive lever (See Figure 11). Repeat procedure on opposite side of unit. Drive Linkage Clevis Pin Left Side Drive Shown Lever Reference for...
  • Page 20 is in the normal operator's position. When the levers are released, the OPC system senses that the operator has moved from the normal operating position and will kill the engine if either the transmission shift lever is not in the neutral position or the blade clutch is engaged.

  • Page 21: Pre-Start

    4.1.5 Choke Control: Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. On the B&S engine the choke control is located on the left hand, front corner of the engine and is activated by pulling the control outward. On Kawasaki and Kohler engines, the choke is part of the throttle control lever and is activated by moving the throttle control to the full forward position.

  • Page 22: Operation Instructions

    3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.3.1 Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed operating instructions regarding the engine. 4.3.2 Starting Engine: Operator must have blade drive disengaged and transmission in neutral. Open fuel shut-off valve. NOTE: Always engage the left and right neutral lock/park brake latches in the “park brake”...

  • Page 23: Transporting

    To lock the drive levers in “park brake”, squeeze the drive levers back to brake position. Place thumbs on the upper portion of the neutral lock/park brake latches and move them to the front. Release drive levers. (See Figure 12) •...

  • Page 24: Maintenance & Adjustments

    5. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS • • • • Disengage blade clutch, shut off engine and remove spark plug wire(s) before servicing, cleaning or making adjustments. • • • • The engine can become very hot. Always allow the engine to cool before servicing or making repairs around the engine area.
  • Page 25 Check safety interlock system. Daily Service Interval: a) For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence Controls (OPC). When either the mower blades are engaged, or the transmission shift lever is not in neutral and both hands are removed from the handles, the mower engine MUST stop.
  • Page 26 b) Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating. 5.1.6 Check Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment Service Interval: Daily Refer to Section 3.11. Note any bent linkage or hardware which may need servicing or replacing.
  • Page 27 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 5.2.5. 5.1.10 Check tire pressures. Service Interval: 40 hrs.
  • Page 28 GREASE LUBRICATION CHART FITTING INITIAL QUANTITY SERVICE LOCATIONS PUMPS 36” 48” 52” INTERVAL 1. Caster Wheel Bearings Daily 2. Caster Pivots Daily 3. Blade Engagement Bellcrank Weekly 4. Drive Wheel Idler Arm Weekly 5. Clutch Arm Pivot Weekly 6. Cutter Deck Idler Pivots Weekly 7.

  • Page 29: Adjustments

    5.1.15 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins. See Engine Owner's Manual Service Interval: a) Stop engine and remove 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 which can cause improper cooling.
  • Page 30 5.2.1 Cutting height and anti-scalp roller adjustment. CAUTION • • • • Front end of support frame may rise up suddenly if not held down securely when the front two deck support rod hairpins are removed. a) Install hairpin clips in the holes shown on sketch below for the desired cutting height (See Figure 14).
  • Page 31 5.2.3 Blade Safety Switch: a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). b) With blades disengaged and the bellcrank touching the rear of the slot in the engine deck, adjust the blade safety switch (if needed) until the bellcrank arm is 5/16”...

  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting

    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 Position A - Normal Conditions Position B - More Severe Position C - Most Severe NOTE: Lever force is lowest with bolt assembly in Position A...

  • Page 33: Engine Will Not Start

    NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION • • • •...
  • Page 34 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. Do not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that call for special timing or adjustment procedures (such as valves, governor, etc.).

  • Page 35: Wiring Diagram

    7. WIRING DIAGRAM - 30 -...
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  • Page 37: Warranty

    This warranty is limited to one year from the date of original retail purchase (90 days for rental use) for any Exmark mower that is used for commercial or any other income producing purpose. The Blade Spindle...
  • Page 38 Any affirmation of fact or promise made by Exmark or any of its representatives to the buyer which relates to the goods that are the subject of this warranty shall not be regarded as...
  • Page 39 ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.) - 34 -...
  • Page 40 ™ METRO ™ METRO SELF STEERING SULKY GRASS CATCHER ™ MICRO-MULCH ACCESSORY ©1997,1998 EXMARK MFG. CO. INC. PART NO. 850614 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 (402) 223-6300 BEATRICE, NE 68310 FAX (402) 223-5489 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN U.S.A. ® M F G . C O . IN C .

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