Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual 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:
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). Check air
pressure in tires; recommended tire pressure is: rear, 12
to 16 psi; pneumatic casters, 22 psi.
b) Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure
circumference of each drive tire.
within the above range to try to make tire circumferences
match as closely as possible.
NOTE: Front caster tires have permanent tire sealant installed .
5.1.11 Inspect Belt wear.
Service Interval:
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) Remove deck support belt shield to check mower deck drive
belt condition.
c) Look under engine deck to check the transmission drive
and clutching 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 Inspect Blade Clutching Belt Tension.
Service Interval: Check every 2 hrs. for first 8 hrs.
operation then check every 40 hrs. thereafter.
a) Stop engine.
b) Engage blade drive lever.
c) Look through the round hole in the left rear corner of the
engine deck to inspect blade clutching belt tension. Bolt
on blade engagement linkage bellcrank and indicator arm
should align within 1/16" (See fig. 15). Refer to section
5.2.2 for adjustment.
5.1.13 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.
40 hrs.
40 hrs.
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Adjust tire pressures