Exmark M217B, M217b, M217bsp manual Adjusting Height-of-Cut

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POTENTIAL HAZARD

Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystander.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never open door on discharge tunnel when engine is running unless the grass bag, optional side discharge attachment or discharge tunnel plug is securely installed.

4.Pull discharge door handle forward until pin clears catch and move handle rearward until pin locks in bag notch (Fig. 13). Discharge door in mower housing is now open.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in operator's or bystander's direction.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new, genuine Exmark replacement bag.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Thrown objects may result if discharge door does not close completely.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

If discharge door cannot be closed because grass clippings clog discharge area, stop engine and gently move discharge door handle back and forth until door can be closed completely. If door still cannot be closed, remove obstruction with a stick, not your hand.

5.EMPTYING BAGÐStop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise discharge door handle and move it forward to engage the locking pin with the catch (Fig. 12). Grasp handles at front and rear of bag and lift bag off mower. Gradually tip bag forward to empty clippings.

6.To reinstall bag, repeat steps 3±4.

Adjusting Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut is adjustable from approximately

#/4 to 3-!/4inches (19 mm to 83 mm), in !/2 inch (12.7 mm) increments (Fig. 14). Moving height-of-cut adjuster forward raises height-of-cut.

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.For easier adjustment, lift housing up so wheel is off ground. Do not place hands under deck to lift housing. Squeeze adjusting lever toward wheel (Fig. 15) and move it to the desired

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Contents Operators Manual MetroHealth Warning Gasoline Exmark Parts PLUS Program Paste Label from Specifications ContentsSafety General Operation Safe Operating PracticesWhile Operating Maintenance And Storage Safety and Instruction Decals Before Starting AssemblyGasoline OperationOperating Tips Using Grass Bag Using Discharge Tunnel PlugStarting and Stopping Adjusting Height-of-Cut General Tips Mulching TipsCutting Grass Servicing Air Cleaner MaintenanceReplacing Spark Plug Cutting LeavesCleaning Cooling System Adjusting ThrottleAdjusting Wheel Drive Draining GasolineInspecting, Removing Sharpening Blade Lubrication Adjusting Blade Brake CableLubricating Gear Case Servicing WheelsUnderside of Mower Housing Cleaning MowerPlug Discharge TunnelFuel Filter StorageBelt Cover self-propelled model only Replacing the Fuel FilterAccessories Warranty Page Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Improper maintenance Briggs & Stratton Engine Owner Warranty Policy Figures Figures Control bar Fingertip starter Throttle English 020 0,5 mm Blade Lockwasher Bolt Accelerator #/16º-!/4º Right rear wheel Date Description Work Done Service Done ByFAX 402223±6384 402 223±6300