Exmark Metro manual Spray Lubricant Chart, Pivot Points, NO. of PLACES, Service Interval, Weekly

c)Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. Of Peerless grease (Part No. 788067). See Section 5.1.10.

d)Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below.

SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART

PIVOT POINTS	NO. of PLACES			SERVICE INTERVAL
	32"	36"	48"
1. Blade Engagement Bellcrank	1	1	1	Weekly

5.1.13Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.

Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual

a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).

b)Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine that can cause improper cooling.

c)Make sure cooling shrouds are properly reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating.

5.1.14Check spark plugs.

Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual

Remove spark plug, check condition and adjust plug gap, or replace with new plug (See Engine Owner’s Manual).

5.1.15Change fuel filter.

Service Interval: As Required

A fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. Replace when necessary.

5.1.16Engine maintenance.

Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual

Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual regarding maintenance required for the engine.

5.1.17Check all safety signs for visibility. Replace as needed.

5.1.18Thread locking adhesives Fel-ProPro-Lock"Nut-Type" or Loctite Threadlocker "242" are used on the following:

a)All belt drive pulley setscrews.

b)OPC lever setscrews.

Adhesives such as Loctite "RC/609" or "RC/680" or Fel-ProPro-Lock "Retaining" or "Retaining II" are used on the following:

a)Transmission drive pulley on engine crankshaft.

b)OPC lever hubs and cross-shaft.

NOTE: When applying any locking adhesives, care must be used not to bond the bearing (next to each OPC hub) to the cross- shaft. This could cause binding of the OPC levers and erratic operation.

5.1.19An anti-seize compound is used on the following locations:

a)Blade drive pulley hub, located on the engine PTO shaft (this allows for ease of removal of the pulley).

b)Between the sheaves and cutter housings.

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