Adjustments - Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

5.1.15 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
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.
c) Make sure cooling shrouds are properly reinstalled.
Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause
engine damage due to overheating.
5.1.16 Change fuel filter.
Service Interval:
a) A fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the
fuel tank and the engine. Replace when necessary.
5.1.17 Refer to Engine Operators Manual for detailed maintenance
regarding the engine.
5.1.18 Thread locking adhesives such as "Loctite 242" or
"Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut-Type" are used on the following
fasteners:
a) Transmission drive sheave setscrew.
b) Wheel drive sheave setscrews on transmission output shafts.
c) OPC lever setscrews.
d) Sheave retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft.
e) Lower Sheave retaining bolt on clutch arm.
Adhesives such as "Loctite RC/609 or RC/680" or
"Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or Retaining II" are
used on the following:
a) OPC lever hubs and cross-shaft
NOTE: Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to
each OPC hub, to the cross shaft which could cause
binding of the OPC levers and erratic operation.
5.1.19 An anti-seize compound is used on the following locations:
a) Between engine crankshaft and transmission and blade
drive sheaves.
b) On clutch arm assembly between bearings and shaft and
between lower sheave and shaft.
c) Between transmission shaft and sheaves.
5.1.20 Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical
connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.

5.2 ADJUSTMENTS

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Disengage blade clutch, shut off engine
and remove spark plug wire(s) before
servicing, cleaning or making adjustments.
See Engine Owner's Manual
As Required
CAUTION
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