Exmark Metro 26 Operator'S Manual Download

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For Serial Nos.

561,194 & Higher

and

600,000 & Higher

Part No. 109-5511 Rev. A

Summary of Contents for Metro 26

Page 1: ...For Serial Nos 561 194 Higher and 600 000 Higher Part No 109 5511 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...r opening Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouth IMPORTANT When the mower is used or operated on any California forest brush or grass covered land a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler If not the operator is violating state law Section 4442 Public Resource Code To acquire a spark arrester for your unit see your Engine Service Dealer This spark ignition system complie...

Page 3: ...bmitting the Exmark Parts Plus order to Exmark by 3 00 p m central time the Distributor pays for the part and freight 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 The following res...

Page 4: ...maintain its maximum efficiency and promote safe operation If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service statio...

Page 5: ...eaning the Discharge Tunnel 20 4 5 Servicing the Air Filter 21 22 4 6 Maintaining the Blade 22 24 4 7 Cleaning the Under the Cover 24 4 8 Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter 24 25 4 9 Lubricating the Pivot Arms 25 4 10 Adjusting the Self Propelled Drive 25 4 11 Servicing the Spark Plug 26 4 12 Changing the Engine Oil 26 4 13 Changing the Oil Filter 27 28 4 14 Lubricating the Gear C...

Page 6: ...r serious injury CAUTION Black lettering Yellow background Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY result in minor or moderate injury 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: ... trousers Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals 1 3 4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless deadly poison W...

Page 8: ...t out of the reach of children Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is running or when the engine is hot Never fill the fuel tank so that the gasoline level rises above a level that is 1 2 1 3 cm below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for gasoline expansion and prevent fuel spillage If fuel is spilled DO NOT attempt to start the en...

Page 9: ...ll gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portabl...

Page 10: ...oline in an enclosed trailer 1 4 OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment these factors are also dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms...

Page 11: ...den turns or rapid speed changes Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises that change the operating angle as rough terrain could overturn the machine Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Tall grass can hide obstacles Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments These can change the stabilit...

Page 12: ...d parts when necessary 1 4 18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others 1 4 19 DO NOT operate mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs 1 4 20 Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision 1 5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 5 1 For engine maintenance follow the engine manufacturer s recommendations precisely as stated in th...

Page 13: ...xed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles 1 6 6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels They are critical to the safe operation of your Exmark commercial mower PART NO 43 8480 LOCATION Top Surface of Mower Deck on Left and Right Sides PART NO 104 8585 LOCATION On the Rear Disc...

Page 14: ...rol is moved to the disengaged position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades 2 5 3 Cutting Height Adjusts in 1 2 64 cm increments from 1 to 4 2 5 cm 10 6 cm 2 6 DIMENSIONS 2 6 1 Overall Width 27 69 cm 2 6 2 Overall Length and Height Adjustable Handle Setting Length Height High 69 175 2 cm 44 111 8 cm Low 73 185 4 cm 37 5 95 3 cm 2 6 3 Curb Weight 160 lbs 73 kg 3 OPERATION INSTRUCT...

Page 15: ...epressing the blade control bail engages the blade Releasing the blade control bail automatically disengages the blades 3 1 6 Speed Control Lever The ground speed control is located on the right side of the handles below the blade engagement lever as shown in Figure 1 The ground speed control has three settings which control the ground speed of the mower 3 1 7 Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off...

Page 16: ...ank because the gasoline must have room to expand d Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline 3 2 3 Make sure you understand the controls their locations their functions and their safety requirements 3 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 1 Read the Engine Owner s Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine Before attempting to operate the uni...

Page 17: ...ive bail against the handle See Figure 1 NOTE Do not shift speeds while squeezing the ground speed control against the handle This can damage the transmission Release the ground speed control before changing speeds NOTE You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the ground speed control and the handle Lower the control bar to decrease the ground speed when you a...

Page 18: ...o under the deck about three inches or 76 mm in diameter as shown in Figure 5 FIGURE 5 f Place the ball of newspaper five inches 12 7 cm in front of the lawn mower Figure 5 g Start the engine h Squeeze the blade control bail against the handle i Move the blade control lever to the full forward Latch position Blades should engage j Release the blade control bail You should hear a bang The blade sho...

Page 19: ...the blade control lever to the full forward Latch position The bag should begin to inflate indicating that the blade is engaged and rotating e Release the blade control bail If the bag does not immediately deflate it indicates that the blade is still rotating The blade brake clutch mechanism may deteriorating and if ignored could result in an unsafe operating condition Have the lawn mower inspecte...

Page 20: ...ng height a Front Wheel Height Adjustment 1 Pull the wheel height adjustment lever toward the wheel Figure 6 and move it to the desired setting FIGURE 6 2 Release the wheel height adjustment lever and set it securely in the notch 3 Adjust both front wheels to the same cutting height setting b Rear Wheel Height Adjustment 1 Pull the rear wheel height adjustment lever outward towards left wheel and ...

Page 21: ...milar debris to be thrown in the operator s or bystander s direction WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can result serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Exmark replacement bag Cut the grass until the bag is full NOTE Do not overfill the bag c Removing the Grass Bag 1 Stop the engine and wait ...

Page 22: ...rass grows at different rates at different times of the year In the summer heat it is best to cut grass at the 2 1 2 inch 64 mm 3 inch 76 mm or 3 1 2 inch 90 mm cutting height settings Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 1 2 inch 64 mm setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When cutting grass over 6 inches ...

Page 23: ...nd dirt from under the housing Clean the discharge tunnel area 8 Hours Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners Tighten them if they are loose Check BBC tension 50 Hours Change the engine oil without the oil filter 1 Sharpen or replace the blade maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Clean the blade brake clutch shield Check for leaks in the ...

Page 24: ...that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick Figure 9 If the oil level is below the Add mark add oil Use only high quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute API service classification SF SG SH or SJ FIGURE 9 4 2 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Refer to Section 3 3 6 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch 4 3 Cleaning t...

Page 25: ...g the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank WHAT CAN HAPPEN Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by removing the gasoline with a h...

Page 26: ...ot operate the engine without the air filter assembly extreme engine damage will occur a Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop b Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure 3 c Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover Figure 12 FIGURE 12 d Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly Figure 12 e Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required Figure 13 FIGURE 13 NO...

Page 27: ... tank d Tip the lawn mower onto its right side Figure 14 FIGURE 14 e Inspect the Blade for sharpness and wear especially where the flat and the curved parts meet Figure 15A Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade check the blade before using the lawn mower If you notice a slot or wear Figure 15B and 15C replace the blade FIGUR...

Page 28: ...ickly padded glove Place a wrench on the top spindle nut and remove the blade bolt Figure 16 FIGURE 16 g For Sharpening File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle Figure 17A and inner cutting edge radius Figure 17B The blade will remain balanced if you remove the same amount of material from both cutting edges FIGURE 17 h Check the balance of the blade by placing the cen...

Page 29: ...awn mower housing Figure 19 FIGURE 19 d Push down on the belt cover on each side of the engine and lift off the cover Brush out all the debris around the belt area e Re install the belt cover f Connect the wire to the spark plug 4 8 Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter Service Interval Clean the fuel filter element every 100 operating hours The fuel filter screen element is located ...

Page 30: ...e grease fittings with a clean rag Figure 21 FIGURE 21 c Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of 2 multi purpose lithium base grease Figure 21 NOTE Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals 4 10 Adjusting the Self Propel Drive NOTE Improper adjustment can cause transmission failure a If the lawn mower does not self propel or has a tendency to creep forward when ...

Page 31: ...g hours or the first month Then after every 50 operating hours or every 6 months a Run the engine to warm the engine oil NOTE Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminates WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Oil may be hot after engine has been run WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it b Stop t...

Page 32: ...in it a Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop b Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Figure 3 c Drain the engine oil d Place a rag under the oil filter to catch any oil that may leak out as you remove the filter e Remove the oil filter f Use your finger to coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil FIGURE 25 g Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2 3 turn only...

Page 33: ...ne to two pumps of 2 multi purpose lithium base grease e Re install gear case access cover f Install the grass bag 4 15 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable Service Interval Adjust whenever a new blade brake cable assembly is installed new blade drive belt is installed and or the cut quality is diminishing a Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop b Disconnect the wire from the spark plug...

Page 34: ...e hardware as shown Figure 29 30 FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 Assembling the Wheels a Re install wheel assembly as shown in Figures 29 or 30 b Connect the wire to the spark plug 5 STORAGE 5 1 Preparing the fuel system To prepare the lawn mower for off season storage perform the recommended maintenance procedures Store the lawn mower in a cool clean dry place Cover t...

Page 35: ...4 13 Changing the Engine Oil b Remove the spark plug Figure 3 c Using an oil can add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark plug hole d Slowly rotate the engine several times using the starter rope to distribute the oil e Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug 5 3 General Storage Information a Clean the lawn mower housing Refer to Section 4 3 C...

Page 36: ...ed Service Dealer 2 The throttle lever is not in the Choke position 2 Move the throttle lever to the Choke position 3 The wire is not connected to the spark plug 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug Engine does not start 4 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 4 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary Replace the spark plug if it is pitted fouled or cracked Problem P...

Page 37: ...heels are not at the same height 1 Place all four wheels at the same height 2 The blade is dull 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 You are mowing in the same pattern repeatedly 3 Change the mowing pattern Uneven cutting pattern 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 4 Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck 1 The blade disengages while mowing 1 Replace blade drive b...

Page 38: ...sfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Exmark Customer Service Department The Exmark Warranty Company 2101 Ashland Avenue Beatrice NE 68310 402 223 6375 or service exmark com Owner s Responsibilities The Exmark turf equipment including any defective part must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period This warranty ...

Page 39: ... as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period of two years If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage it must be repaired or replaced by Exmark Manufacturing Company Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period B Any warranted part that is scheduled ...

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Page 44: ...AC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM WALK BEHIND ACCESSORIES GRASS CATCHER MICRO MULCH SYSTEM STEERABLE SULKY SULKY HITCH KIT TURF STRIPER STANDON WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 2005 2006 EXMARK MFG CO INC PART NO 109 5511 Rev A INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 402 223 6300 BEATRICE NE 68310 FAX 4...

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