Exmark M217b, M217bsp - Manuals

1 Contents Page Specifications 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Operation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While Operating 3 . . . ....

2 DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signalwords used to identify the level of hazard. However,regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will causeserious injury or death if the recommendedprecautions are not followed. WARNING signals a hazard that may cause ...

3 D. Do not smoke while refueling. 6. Keep all guards, shields, grass catcher, dischargetunnel plug, optional discharge chute and safetydevices in place. Repair or replace damagedparts, including decals. Check all safety devicesbefore each use. 7. Engine, blade and self-propelled drive(self-propelle...

4 Maintenance And Storage 1. Perform only those maintenance instructionsdescribed in this manual. If major repairs areever needed or if assistance is desired, contactyour local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer. 2. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, oradjusted, stop engine and disconnect w...

5 Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located nearany area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No. 213239) Hand-push model only ON BELT COVER(Part No. 213243) Self-propelled model o...

6 Assembly Install Handle 1. Mount handle to outside of mower housing,using bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” lg.capscrews, washers, and thin nylon insertlocknuts (Fig. 2). 2. Secure handle latches to handle with (2)5/16–18 x 1–1/2” lg. capscrews, washers andnylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2). Note...

7 low, add only enough oil to raise level to FULLmark on dipstick. DO NOT FILL ABOVEFULL MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULDBE DAMAGED WHEN STARTED. POUROIL SLOWLY. 4. Insert dipstick into filler neck and rotate capclockwise 1/4 turn to lock (Fig. 8). Note: Check oil level each time mower isused or after ever...

10 setting. Assure pin on adjusting lever engagesnotch in mower housing wear plate. Adjust allwheels to the same setting. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bringhands into contact with moving blade. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with blade could cause seriouspersonal injury. HOW TO...

11 Cutting Leaves • When cutting is complete, always be sure that50% of the lawn shows through the cut leafcover. This may require one or more passes overthe leaves. • For light leaf coverage, position all wheels at thesame height-of-cut setting. • If there are more than five inches of leaves onlawn...

14 Lubrication After every 25 operating hours or when season ends,pivot arms must be lubricated. 1. Move rear wheel height–of–cut levers to centersetting. Wipe grease fittings with clean rag(Fig. 25). Install grease gun onto fitting andgently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 Multi–PurposeLithium Base Grease...

15 5. Check alignment of all parts and tighten screws,alternating from side to side for a uniform fit,until wheel halves are drawn together. 6. Install two capscrews and locknuts, previouslyremoved, in remaining holes in wheel halves andtighten. Remove two long screws or bolts andreplace with two ca...

16 Scraping Method If washing does not remove all debris from underdeck, tip mower and scrape it clean. 1. Pull wire off spark plug. 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer toDRAINING GASOLINE section. 3. Tip mower on its right side. 4. Remove dirt and grass clippings with ahardwood scraper. Avoid b...

17 6. Check condition of blade: refer toINSPECTING, REMOVING, SHARPENINGBLADE section. 7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 8. Clean air cleaner: refer to SERVICING AIRCLEANER section. 9. Lubricate the pivot arms: refer toLUBRICATION section. 10. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. tou...

18 Warranty Limited Warranty Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. (”Exmark”) warrants on the termsand conditions herein, that it will repair, replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found byExmark(in the exercise of its reasonable discretion)to be defective in factory ...

23 Figures m–3849 1 1. Model and serial number decal m–3850 1 2 3 4 1. Bag support rod 2. Cap locknut 3. Handle 4. Handle latch m–210 1 2 1. Rope guide 2. Starter rope 530 1 2 3 4 5 1. Plastic clips 2. Gas tank 3. Self-tapping screw 4. Tank bracket 5. Slots 1 2 3 4

Date Description Work Done Service Done By SERVICE RECORD

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