Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Exmark Metro 26 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone
could accidentally start the engine. Accidental
starting of the engine could seriously injure you
or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before
you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug.
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.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of
releasing the bail; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer for repair.
• Check the mower blades and the engine mounting fasteners.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
• Clean the discharge tunnel.
• Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough
or in sandy conditions.
• Clean the foam pre-cleaner.
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the condition of the belt(s).
• Lubricate the self-propel drive cable ends.
• Grease the pivot arms.
• Lubricate the gear case.
• Check for leaks in the fuel systems and /or deteriorating fuel hose.
• Clean under the belt cover/blade brake clutch shield.
• Check for leaks in the fuel systems and /or deteriorating fuel hose.
• Change the oil filter.
• Check the spark plugs. Replace if necessary.
• Clean the fuel filter element.
• Check the self-propel drive cable tension.
• Clean the cooling system; remove grass clippings, debris, or dirt from the engine. Clean the
system more frequently in dirty or high-chaff conditions
WARNING
Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel
to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive, and under certain conditions, can
cause personal injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
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