Exmark M216KASPC - Manual

2 Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate andmaintain your product properly. The information in thismanual can help you and others avoid injury and productdamage. Although Exmark designs and produces safeproducts, you are responsible for operating the productproperly and safe...

3 • Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot orwearing open sandals. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with sideshields when operating the lawn mower. • Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Take thefollowing precautions: – Store fuel in containers specifically designed forthis purp...

4 • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hideobstacles. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.You could lose your footing or balance. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing couldcause slipping. Maintenance and Storage • Keep all nuts, bolts (especially blade attachmentb...

6 Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machinefrom the normal operating position. Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 cap screws(5/16–18 x 1–1/4 in.), washers, and thin nylon insertlocknuts. 2. Secure t...

7 Installing the Discharge TunnelPlug 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 4). Hold thedischarge door handle to prevent the spring-loadeddoor from closing while you insert the plug. m-1914 2 1 Figure 4 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug rotated clock...

8 Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain theexcess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. Filling the Fuel Tank withGasoline For bes...

9 3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Donot fill into the filler neck. Important Do not fill the tank more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) from the top of the tank because the gasoline musthave room to expand. 4. Install the fuel tank ca...

10 Operating the Blade and theSelf-Propel Drive 1. Have the blade control bail in the A position (Fig. 11). m-3769 A B C Figure 11 2. Slide the blade control bail to the right and raise it to the B position to engage the blade (Fig. 11). 3. Squeeze the blade control bail against the handle to the C ...

11 8. Move the blade control bail to the right and then lift it up to about one inch (2.5 cm) below the handle; referto position A in Figure 14. Note: The fan-like noise indicates that the lawnmower blade is turning. 1 A B m-5085 Figure 14 1. 1 in. (2.5 cm) 9. Release the blade control bail; refer t...

12 2. Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it securely in the notch. 3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. Using the Grass Bag Occasionally, you may wish to use the grass bag forbagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves. Installing the Grass Bag 1. Stop the...

13 Operating Tips • Review the safety instructions and read this manualcarefully before operating the lawn mower. • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, andother debris that the blade could hit and throw. • Keep everyone, especially children and pets, awayfrom the area of operation. • A...

14 Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Each Use • Check the engine oil level. • Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop with...

15 Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oillevel is between the Add and the Full marks as shown onthe dipstick (Fig. 6). If the oil level is below the Addmark, and oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil onpage 7. Checking the Blade BrakeClutch Refer t...

16 Cleaning the Discharge Tunneland Plug Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean itafter each use. Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closessecurely when you release the handle. If the debrisprevents the discharge door from closing securely, cleanthe inside of the discharge tu...

17 6. Raise the left side of the lawn mower to drain the oil into the drain pan. Note: You can also remove the oil from the crankcaseusing an oil extractor. 7. Lower the left side of the lawn mower. 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. 9. Recycl...

18 Sharpening the Blade File the top side of the blade to maintain its originalcutting angle (Fig. 25A) and inner cutting edge radius(Fig. 25B). The blade will remain balanced if you removethe same amount of material from both cutting edges. 153 1 m-4783 2 A B Figure 25 1. Sharpen at this angle only...

19 8. Install the BBC shield. Rotate the tabs 180 back into position. Tighten the nuts or the bolts on tabs to securethe BBC shield to the deck. 9. Install the blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the two blade nuts. 10. Turn the lawn mower upright. 11. Connect the wire to the spark plug....

20 Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendencyto creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drivecontrol knob on the rear of the gear box. 1. Close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove t...

21 Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, andcontact with hot oil can cause sever personalinjury. Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when youdrain it. Warning 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 9). 4. Drain the engine oi...

22 3. Loosen the cable clamp screw until the cable conduit slides (Fig. 36). 278 1 2 3 Figure 36 1. Spring 2. Cable clamp screw 3. Cable conduit 4. Pull the cable to remove the slack, but do not put tension on the spring. 5. Tighten the screw to lock the adjustment in place. 6. Connect the wire to t...

23 Preparing the Fuel System Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over longperiods of time and explode if it comes intocontact with an open flame. • Do not store gasoline over long periods of time. • Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline inthe fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosurewith an ...

24 Troubleshooting Exmark designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and itemscarefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an AuthorizedService Dealer. Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action...

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