Exmark Metro 26 EN - Manual (Page 26)

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NOTE: Do not try to clean a paper air filter.
6. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash it with a mild detergent and water, then blot
it dry (Fig 17).
7. Saturate the pre-cleaner with clean engine oil, then squeeze it (do not twist) to
remove the excess oil.
8. Install the foam pre-cleaner.
9. Install the new paper air filter.
10. Install the cover and secure it with the screw.
5.6 Maintaining the Blade
Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or
shredding the grass blades.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8).
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Fig. 18).
5. Inspect the Blade for sharpness and wear, especially where the flat and the curved
parts meet (Fig. 19A. 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 (Fig. 19B and 19C), replace the blade.
Figure 17
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Paper Air Filter
Foam Pre Cleaner
FIGURE 18