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 3 - Program; The following restrictions apply
- ii - EXMARK PARTS PLUS ® PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock, Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in sto...
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 - Handle Bar
- 6 - 1.5.5 Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present. 1.5.6 Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is properly maintained and operated correctly. 1.5.7 Che...
Page 13 - For units without a Blade Brake Clutch:; Handle Setting; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; NOTE
- 8 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: M216HSP; M216HSPC; M216KA; M216KASP; M216KASPC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3300 rpm 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 4 qt. (3.8 liter) Kawasaki Units; 2.1 qt (2.0 liter) Honda Units 2.3.2 Type o...
Page 14 - For units with Honda Engines; Bag Support Rod; Lower Lower; For units with Kawasaki Engines; Figure 1
- 9 - NOTE : You can adjust the handle height for comfortable operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the height. To adjust the handle height, position the carriage bolts into the upper, middle, or lower mounting holes in the handle latches and secure with the black knobs. 3. For units with ...
Page 15 - Do; Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug; Figure 3
- 10 - 3.3 Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line ( Units with Kawasaki Engines Only) 1. Start the two self-tapping screws into the bottom of the fuel tank and then remove the screws (Fig. 3). 2. Hook the plastic clips on the front of the fuel tank onto the fuel tank bracket (Fig. 3). 3. Secure ...
Page 16 - Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points upward.; Oil Capacity; With Oil Filter; Figure 6
- 11 - Spring Clip 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 5). Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points upward. 3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug click...
Page 17 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 9.; Choke; ) position will place the lever in the choke position. The choke; Figure 9
- 12 - 4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE : Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 4.1 CONTROLS 4.1.1 Familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of the unit. Carefully read the following information about the controls and their operation. 4.1.2 Bl...
Page 18 - Off; ) position will kill
- 13 - For units with a Blade Brake Control: The throttle-choke control also includes an engine kill position. Moving the lever into the full rearward ( Off ) position will kill the engine. 4.1.5 Blade Control Lever (Blade Brake Clutch Units Only) : The blade control lever is located on the right si...
Page 19 - because the gasoline must have room to expand.; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; maintenance regarding the engine.
- 14 - expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer engine life. NOTE: Do not add oil to the gasoline. NOTE: Do not use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more the 10% ethanol, premium gasoline or white gas. Using these fue...
Page 22 - Latch
- 17 - 10. Release the blade control bail. You should hear a “bang.” The blade should stop in three seconds. 11. Immediately push the lawn mower over the newspaper ball. 12. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 13. Walk around the lawn mower to check for the newspaper ball. If the ...
Page 26 - Service Interval; For units with a Blade Brake Clutch
- 21 - • Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower does not cut the leave finely enough. • If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to the grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the oak leaves. 5. MAINTENANCE NOTE : Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal oper...
Page 27 - (For units with a Blade Brake Clutch Only); Washing Method
- 22 - 5.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use. Make sure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick (Fig. 7 & 8). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil (Section 3.4.1). 5.2 Chec...
Page 28 - right
- 23 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and under certain conditions, can cause personal injury or property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Avoid f...
Page 29 - Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
- 24 - 4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly (Fig 21). 5. Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required (Fig. 22) NOTE: Do not try to clean a paper air filter. 6. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash it with a mild detergent and water, then blot it dry (Fig 21). 7. Saturate the pre-cl...
Page 31 - For Blade Brake Clutch Units:
- 26 - Bolt and Lock Washer Blade Accelerator Figure 25 (Units without a Blade Brake Clutch Only) 5. Inspect the Blade for sharpness and wear, especially where the flat and the curved parts meet (Fig. 26A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved ...
Page 32 - For Sharpening
- 27 - 7. For Sharpening : File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle (Fig. 27A) and inner cutting edge radius (Fig. 27B). The blade will remain balanced if you remove the same amount of material from both cutting edges. 8. Check the balance of the blade by placing the cen...
Page 38 - Assembling the Wheels
- 33 - 2. Disconnect the wire form the spark plug (Fig. 12 & 14). 3. Remove the bolt, the wheel spacer, and the locknut mounting the wheel to the pivot arm (Fig. 38). 4. Separate the wheel halves from the tire by removing four bolts and four locknuts (Fig. 38). NOTE: If you remove the bearings f...
Page 39 - do not
- 34 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Gasoline vapors can explode if they come into contact with an open flame. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not store gasoline over long periods of time. ♦ Do not store the lawn mower with...
Page 40 - Problem
- 35 - 3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, broken, or if the electrodes are worn. 4. Install the spark plug and torque it to 17 ft-lb (23 N-m). 5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures. 6. Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. 7. Check the engine oil level. 8. C...
Page 43 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 38 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
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