Torque Requirements; Assembly Instructions; Assembly - Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

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
Blade Mounting Bolt ...................... 75-80 ft-lbs.
Cutter Housing Spindle Nut ............... 75-80 ft-lbs.
Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts .................. 40-45 ft-lbs.
Mower Deck Support/Engine Deck Mount ..... 30-35 ft-lbs.
Engine Mounting Bolts
Briggs & Stratton & 17 HP Kawasaki .. 15-20 ft-lbs.
Kohler & 14 HP Kawasaki ............ 25-30 ft-lbs.
Transmission Shifter-lever Nut..... 30-35 ft-lbs.

3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Uncrate unit, and remove upper handle assembly,
fuel tank, and linkages from top of crate.
3.2 Remove and open the bolt bag.
3.3 Loosen the 5/16" hardware at the two (2) discharge
deflector hinge points so that the deflector is snug, but
can be moved up and down freely.
3.4 Refer to Parts Manual to help you identify and locate parts
and their proper position.
3.5 Apply retaining adhesive "Fel-Pro Retaining I or Retaining
II" or "Loctite RC609 or 680" on the two threaded studs from
the bolt bag and install into the two left holes underneath
fuel tank. Install the fuel tank on top of the fuel tank
support with the studs going through the slots in the support.
Install two 5/16-18 x 3/4" screws with a 5/16" SAE flatwasher
and 5/16" lockwasher into the threaded holes in the right
side of the fuel tank.
SAE flatwasher, then a spring, over each of the studs and
fasten with a 5/16 nyloc nut.
then cack off a 1/2 turn. This is to allow for normal fuel
tank expansion with changes in temperature and fuel levels.
3.6 Attach the fuel tank hose to the tank fitting and secure
with the clamp provided.
between engine and throttle plate on engine.
3.7 Position the lower end of the handle assembly on the
outside of the upper rear section of the fuel tank &
handle support.
spring disk washers against the head of each bolt) from
the outside in. Secure using four 3/8" whizlock nuts on
the inside of each handle support and tighten until the
spring disk washers are flat (See Figure 1).
Do not over tighten. Place a 5/16"
Tighten 3/16 nylock nut fully
Make sure that fuel hose is not
Install four 3/8-16 x 1" bolts (with four
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