Exmark Metro 21, Metro 26 manual

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9.Re-install a sharp balanced Exmark blade, spacer, washer, and blade bolt. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation. Torque the blade bolt to 75-85 ft-lb (102-115 N-m).

10.Return the lawn mower to its upright position.

11.Close fuel valve and refuel.

12.Connect the wire to the spark plug.

5.7Cleaning Under the Cover:

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8).

3.Remove the screws that secure the belt cover to the lawn mower housing (Fig. 22).

FIGURE 22

4.Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the belt area.

5.Install the belt cover.

6.Connect the wire to the spark plug

5.8Emptying 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 inside the fuel tank.

1.Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. NOTE: Drain gasoline for a cold engine only.

2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8).

3.Close the fuel valve located in the tank under the fuel cap by rotating the fuel valve knob clockwise.

4.Disconnect the fuel line (Fig. 3) by loosening the tube clamp at the carburetor.

5.Open the fuel valve to the open position.

6.Drain the gasoline completely from the tank and fuel line into an approved fuel container.

7.Remove the fuel tank from the mower.

8.Close the fuel valve.

9.Pour a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, move the fuel around in the tank, and pour it out into an approved fuel container.

10.Install the fuel tank and fuel line.

5.9Lubricating the Pivot Arms

Service Interval: Lubricate after every 50 operating hours or when the season ends.

1.Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting.

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