Exmark Metro 21, Metro 26 manual Corrective Action

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Problem

Lawn mower or engine vibrates excessively

Uneven cutting pattern

Mower doesn’t cut grass

Discharge chute plugs

Lawn mower does not self- propel

Possible Causes

1.The blade is bent or is out of balance.

2.The blade mounting bolt is loose.

3.The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris.

4.The engine mounting bolts are loose.

1.All four wheels are not at the same height.

2.The blade is dull.

3.You are mowing in the same pattern repeatedly.

4.The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris.

1.The blade disengages while mowing.

2.The blade drive belt is worn or broken.

1.The throttle lever is not in the Fast position.

2.The cutting height is too low.

3.You are mowing too fast.

4.The grass is wet.

5.The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris.

1.The self-propel drive cable is out of adjustment or is damaged.

Corrective Action

1.Balance the blade. If the blade is bent, replace it.

2.Tighten the blade mounting bolt.

3.Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck.

4.Tighten the engine mounting bolts.

1.Place all four wheels at the same height.

2.Sharpen and balance the blade.

3.Change the mowing pattern.

4.Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck.

1.Replace blade drive belt.

2.Replace blade drive belt

1.Move the throttle lever to the Fast position.

2.Raise the cutting height.

3.Slow down.

4.Allow the grass to dry before mowing.

5.Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck.

1.Adjust the self-propel drive cable. Replace the cable if necessary.

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