Page 2 - IMPORTANT
- i - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This product is a piece of power equipment. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS
- iii - CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety i...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PAGE
- iv - TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol .................................................................................... 1 1.2 Training....................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Preparation ..................
Page 6 - SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; CAUTION
- 1 - 1. SAFETY This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary mowers and the B71.4 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service...
Page 7 - DO NOT
- 2 - 1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may dama...
Page 9 - WARNING; DANGER; EXTREME
- 4 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not operate the machine without guards, shields and sa...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
- 5 - 1.4.8 Do Not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury. 1.4.9 Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running. 1.4.10 Start the engine carefully according to instruct...
Page 11 - Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
- 6 - 1.5.8 Keep all guards, shields and safety devices in place and in safe working condition. 1.5.9 Frequently check for worn or damaged components that could create a hazard. 1.5.10 All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment. 1.6 SAFETY SIG...
Page 12 - ENGINE; position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades.; Handle Setting; High
- 7 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: M266KASPC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3600 rpm 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 4 qt. (3.8 liter) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with the pump sticke...
Page 13 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Installing the Handle; NOTE; Installing the Fuel Tank and Fuel Line; Do not overtighten; Route the fuel line from the tank to the carburetor fuel fitting.; FIGURE 1
- 8 - 3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE : Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 3.1 Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing on each side as shown Fig. 1). NOTE : You can adjust the handle height for comfortable op...
Page 14 - Service the Engine; Oil Capacity; With Oil Filter; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 5.; FIGURE 3
- 9 - 6. Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp (Fig. 3). 3.3 Service the Engine 3.3.1 Filling the Crankcase with Oil Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Ins...
Page 15 - Choke; ) position will place the lever in the choke position. The choke; Off
- 10 - 4.1.3 Self-Propel Drive Bail: Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 5. When the self-propel drive bail is squeezed, the unit will move forward at the speed set on the speed control lever. When this bail is released the unit will stop moving. 4.1.4 Throttle-Choke Control: The throttle...
Page 16 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; FIGURE 7
- 11 - 4.2 PRE-START 4.2.1 Refer to Section 5 Maintenance and perform all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps. 4.2.2 Fill the Fuel Tank with Gasoline See Section 1.3 Preparation section for safety information regarding the proper way to handle gasoline. For best results, use clean, fre...
Page 19 - Latch
- 14 - 14. Pull the lawn mower away from the newspaper. If the newspaper ball unravels or is shredded, the blade has not properly stopped, resulting in an unsafe operating condition. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative, the ...
Page 23 - Service Interval
- 18 - 5. MAINTENANCE NOTE : Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Each Use • Check the engine oil level. • Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3...
Page 24 - right
- 19 - 5.2 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Refer to Section 4.3.6 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch. 5.3 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean (Fig. 14). Washing Method 1. Position the lawn mower on a flat c...
Page 27 - For Sharpening
- 22 - NOTE : For the best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ A worn or damaged blade can break. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator...
Page 29 - Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals.; : Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours.
- 24 - 2. Locate the grease fitting on the underside of the mower deck. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Fig. 23). 3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi- purpose lithium base grease (Fig. 23). NOTE: Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals...
Page 34 - do not
- 29 - 3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark plug hole. 4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the starter rope, to distribute the oil. 5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug. 6.3 General Storage Information...
Page 38 - NOTES
Page 39 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 34 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
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