Exmark Metro 26 manual

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k)Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and check for oil leakage around the filter.

l)Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter.

m)Recycle the used oil filter according to local codes.

4.14Lubricating the Gear Case:

NOTE: Lubricating the gear case as specified will yield maximum gear case life.

Service Interval: After every 50 operating hours, grease the gear case.

a)Remove the grass bag.

b)Remove the gear case access cover.

c)Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the gear case access cover opening (Figure 26).

FIGURE 26

d)Gently apply one to two pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease.

e)Re-install gear case access cover.

f)Install the grass bag.

4.15Adjusting 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 (Figure 3).

c)Remove belt cover.

d)Loosen the blade brake cable nuts until the cable conduit slides (Figure 27).

FIGURE 27

e)Pull the cable to remove the slack, but do not put tension on the spring.

f)Tighten the blade brake cable nut to lock the adjustment in place.

g)Check adjustment by activating BBC. The extended spring should measure between 1.75” and 2.00” (see Figure 28).

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Metro 26 specifications

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