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 muffler ...
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 11 - Specifications; Model Numbers; Engine; Do Not; Safety Interlock System; Dimensions
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 312,000,000 and Higher ECSKAP21; ECSKA21; ECXKA21; ECXHN21; ECXKABBC21; ECXHNBBC21 Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle PremiumEngine Oil • RPM: 3300 RPM (No Load) Fuel System •...
Page 12 - Product Overview
Product Overview Overall Length and Height at2 1/2 inch Cutting Height: Handle Setting Length Height High 61.00 inches(154.9 cm) 39.00 inches (99.1cm) Medium 63.00 inches(160.0 cm) 37.50 inches (95.3cm) Low 64.50 inches(163.8 cm) 35.00 inches (88.9cm) Product Overview Figure 3 1. Grass bag 5. Discha...
Page 13 - Controls; Blade Control Bail; For Units with a Blade Brake Clutch:; Engine Stop Switch
Operation Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Blade Control Bail Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 4. When the blade control bail is depressed, the systemsenses that the operator is in the normal operator'spositi...
Page 14 - Fuel Recommendations; in; overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
Operation Figure 5 Clear plastic cover removed for clarity 1. Engine stop switch 2. Press “STOP” to kill engine 3. Press “I” before starting engine Fuel Shut-Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located between thecarburetor and the fuel tank. The fuel shut off valveshuts off the flow of fuel when t...
Page 15 - Operating Instructions; Handle Adjustment; For ECXKABBC21 Units:
Operation Operating Instructions Handle Adjustment The height of the handle can be adjusted forcomfortable operation. Stand behind the handle todetermine the height. To adjust the handle height,position the hardware into one of the three holes inthe handle bracket. Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Rotat...
Page 16 - Stopping the Engine; For units without a Blade Brake Clutch:
Operation 5. For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Hold the blade control bail to the handle. 6. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope toreturn slowly. 7. For ECXHNBBC21 Units: Gradually push in the choke control as the engine warms up. 8. ...
Page 17 - Using the Mulch Plug
Operation Using the Mulch Plug Occasionally you may wish to use the mulch plug tomulch the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. • Installing the Mulch Plug: 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove the grass bag if it is on the mower. 3. Raise the discharge door an...
Page 19 - Using the Grass Bag
Operation Figure 16 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 21 - 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 22 - Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Do; Check the Mower Blade; Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Maintenance Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Every 300 hours • Replace the paper air filter (Kawasaki Units). (May need more often in dusty conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.) Yearly or before storage • Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or be...
Page 23 - Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Maintenance 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 9 and Figure 10). 3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to Empt...
Page 24 - C. Check the balance of the blade by placing; Check for Loose Hardware; Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
Maintenance Figure 22 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 23). If either end of the bladerotates downward, file that end (not thecutting edge). Th...
Page 25 - 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 26 - nonflammable; Change Engine Oil; Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Maintenance (ECXHNBBC21 andECXHN21 Units). (Mayneed more often if they aredamaged 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 ...
Page 27 - Engine Oil; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Maintenance 5. Place a suitable drain pan under the dipstick/oil drain. 6. Clean around the dipstick. 7. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. 8. Raise the left side of the lawn mower to drain the oil from the dipstick fill tube into the drain pan. 9. After dra...
Page 28 - Adjustments
Maintenance Note: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do Not clean the electrodes because gritentering the cylinder can damage the engine. 5. Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 29). Figure 29 1. Side electrode 3. Air gap—0.030 inch(0.76 mm) 2. Center electrodeinsulat...
Page 30 - 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 31 - Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Maintenance 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (see Figure 9 and Figure 10). 3. Pull upward on the back of the cover to unsnap the front and back cover tabs (see Figure 30). 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 32 - 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 33 - 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 34 - 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 36 - Exmark Commercial 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 38 - Service Record
Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By: 38
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...
