Page 2 - WARNING
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Important: The engine in this product is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is aviolation of Cali...
Page 3 - Introduction; CONGRATULATIONS; on the purchase of your
Introduction CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefullydesigned and manufactured to give you a maximumamount of dependability and years of trouble-freeoperation. This manual contains operating, maintenance,adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark...
Page 4 - Contents; Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive
Contents Introduction ........................................................... 3Safety ..................................................................... 5 Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5Safety and Ins...
Page 5 - Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Safe Operating Practices; Training
Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This lawn mower meets or exceeds the ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) blade safetyrequirements for walk-behind rotary mowers andthe B71.4 specifications of the American NationalStandards Institute in effect at the time of production. Exmark designed and test...
Page 6 - DANGER; Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Safety • Inspect the area where the equipment is to beused and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,bones, and other foreign objects which can bethrown by the machine and may cause personalinjury to the operator or bystanders. DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremelyflammable and vapors a...
Page 7 - Operation; DO NOT
Safety Operation WARNING Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,become extremely hot. Severe burns can occuron contact and debris, such as leaves, grass,brush, etc. can catch fire. • Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, tocool before touching. • Remove accumulated debris from mufflera...
Page 8 - Slope Operation; Use; Extreme; caution when mowing and/or turning; Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet.; Maintenance and Storage
Safety • Use extreme care when loading or unloading themachine into a trailer or truck. • Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Slope Operation Use Extreme caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over coul...
Page 9 - Safety and Instructional Decals
Safety Safety and Instructional Decals • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease,dirt and debris from safety signs and instructionallabels. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safetysigns. • When replacement components are installed, besure that current safety signs are affixed to there...
Page 12 - Specifications; Model Numbers; Engine; Variable; Cutting Deck; Cutting Height Adjustment:; Dimensions
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 920,000 and Higher ECSKAP21; ECSKA21; ECSHN21; ECXKA21; ECXHN21; ECXKABBC21; ECXHNBBC21 Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle PremiumEngine Oil • RPM: – ECSHN21: 3000 RPM (No Loa...
Page 13 - Product Overview; Determine the left and right sides of the; Controls; Blade Control Bail; For Units with a Blade Brake Clutch:; When; For Units without a Blade Brake Clutch:; Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 4.
Operation Product Overview Figure 3 1. Grass bag 5. Discharge door 2. Handle 6. Rear wheel heightadjustment 3. Drive Bail(Self-Propelled UnitsOnly) 7. Front wheel heightadjuster 4. Blade Control Bail Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position...
Page 14 - Located on the left side of the handle bar.; Engine Stop Switch
Operation Throttle-Choke Lever (ECXHN21) Located on the left side of the handle bar. The lever is used to control engine speed. Movingthe throttle to the full forward (Choke) position willplace the lever in the choke position. The choke aidsin starting a cold engine. Moving the throttle controlforwa...
Page 15 - Never use methanol, gasoline; use gasoline that has been stored since the; Do Not; overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so; Operating Instructions; Handle Adjustment
Operation Figure 7 Honda Unit 1. Air cleaner 3. Fuel cap 2. Fuel valve On ECXKA21, ECXKABBC21, and ECSHN21units, rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut offfuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise toturn on fuel. Figure 8 1. Rotate clockwise to close 2. Rotate counterclockwise to open On...
Page 16 - Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve; For ECXKA21 and ECXKABBC21 Units:; Turn the engine; use the choke when the engine; For units without a Blade Brake Clutch:; Hold
Operation Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turnthe fuel on (if equipped). Starting the Engine 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Figure 10 Honda unit 1. Muffler 2. Oil fill/dipstick 3. Fuel tank cap (fuel tank varies) 4. Recoil starter handle (located on...
Page 17 - Stopping the Engine; Using the Mulch Plug
Operation 5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope toreturn slowly. 6. For ECXHN21 Units: Gradually push in the choke control as the engine warms up. Stopping the Engine 1. Bring the unit to a full stop. • For units without a Blade Brake Clut...
Page 18 - Contact an
Operation 2. Remove the grass bag if it is on the mower. 3. Raise the discharge door and insert the mulch plug into the discharge opening. The lip onthe plug will snap into the mower housing. Figure 14 1. Mulch plug 3. Lip 2. Discharge door 4. Mower housing 4. Lower the discharge door. • Removing th...
Page 19 - Check the BBC operation before each use.; Test Using the Grass Bag; For units with a Blade Brake Clutch:; Adjusting the Cutting Height; Rear Wheel Adjustment:; Front Wheel Adjustment
Operation DANGER If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative,the blade will continue to rotate when yourelease the blade control bail. Contact withthe blade could occur, causing serious injury. • Check the BBC operation before each use. • Never use the BBC-equipped lawn mowerwith an inoperative ...
Page 20 - Using the Grass Bag
Operation Figure 17 1. Front wheel shaftassembly 4. Front quadrant block cutheights 2. Pull up 5. Pull outward 3. Height adjuster 6. Shaft groove 2. Insert the front wheel shaft assembly into the desired cut height setting in the front quadrantblock. Lower the height adjuster into thegroove on the f...
Page 22 - Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someonecould accidentally start the engine. Accidentalstarting of the engine could seriously injure youor other bystanders. Disconnect ...
Page 23 - Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Service Interval: Before each use or daily; Do
Maintenance Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Every 250 hours • Replace the air filter elements (ECSHN21 Units). (May need more often if they are damaged or excessively dirty.) • Replace the air filter elements (ECXHNBBC21 and ECXHN21 Units). (May need more often if they are damaged...
Page 24 - Check the Mower Blade; Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Maintenance Check the Mower Blade Service Interval: Before each use or daily Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cutscleanly and without tearing or shredding the grassblade. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 10 and F...
Page 25 - C. Check the balance of the blade by placing; Check for Loose Hardware; Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
Maintenance Figure 23 1. Inner cutting edge radius 2. Cutting angle C. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail orscrewdriver shank clamped horizontally in avise (Figure 24). If either end of the bladerotates downward, file that end (not thecutting edge). Th...
Page 26 - Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean
Maintenance Service Air Filter(Kawasaki Units) Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner(Kawasaki Units). Every 300 hours—Replace the paper airfilter (Kawasaki Units).(May need more often industy conditions. Seethe Engine manual foradditional information.) Note: Do Not operate the ...
Page 27 - Do Not wipe dirt into
Maintenance damaged or excessivelydirty.) Note: Do Not operate the engine without the air cleaner assembly; extreme engine damage will occur. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 10). 3. Press down on the latch tabs on top of th...
Page 28 - nonflammable; Change Engine Oil; Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Maintenance Figure 29 1. Wing nuts 4. Foam element 2. Cover 5. Base 3. Paper element 4. Remove the cover. Note: Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from falling into the base. 5. Remove the foam and paper elements from the base. 6. Remove the foam element from the paper element. 7. Inspect the foa...
Page 29 - Engine Oil; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 100 hours; Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Maintenance 13. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 14. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Change Oil Filter(ECXKA21 andECXKABBC21) Service Interval: Every 100 hours 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from t...
Page 30 - Adjustments
Maintenance The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside thefuel tank (if applicable). Note: The ECSHN21 does not have a removable fuel tank. 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. Note: Drain gasoline for a cold engine only. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 11). 3....
Page 32 - Cleaning; CAUTION; Do Not allow bystanders in the area.; The grass bag is locked in place.
Maintenance Cleaning Clean Grass Build-Up UnderDeck Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove spark plug wire. 2. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean. CAUTION The mower may dislodge material...
Page 33 - Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Maintenance 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (see Figure 10 and Figure 11). 3. Pull upward on the back of the cover to unsnap the front and back cover tabs (see Figure 32). 4. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the belt area. 5. Install the belt cover by pushing down on...
Page 34 - Reinstall the cover plate and torque the screws to; Waste Disposal; Motor Oil Disposal
Maintenance 8. Reinstall the cover plate and torque the screws to 35-45 ft-lb (47-61 N-m). 9. Install the blade, blade support, and the blade bolt. 10. Turn the lawn mower upright. 11. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Waste Disposal Motor Oil Disposal Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both polluta...
Page 35 - Storage; Preparing the Fuel System; Preparing the Engine
Storage Storage Preparing the Fuel System To prepare the lawn mower for off season storage,perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place.Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected. WARNING Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over longperi...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; condition prior to mower use.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, Do Not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could becaused by an empty fuel tank. The followi...
Page 38 - Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment
Conditions and Products Covered Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us (in the exercise of our reason...
Page 40 - M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S; SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS; WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS GRASS CATCHER MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM TURF STRIPER STANDON CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM FULL SUSPENSION SEAT DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KI...
