Contents, Specifications, Safety | Exmark M217B, M217b, M217bsp

Contents
	Page
Specifications	1
Safety	1
Safe Operating Practices	2
General Operation	2
While Operating	3
Maintenance And Storage	4
Safety and Instruction Decals	5
Assembly	6
Install Handle	6
Install Gas Tank	6
Install Discharge Tunnel Plug	6
Before Starting	6
Oil	6
Gasoline	7
Operation	7
Operating Tips	7
Starting and Stopping	8
Using Discharge Tunnel Plug	8
Using Grass Bag	8
Adjusting Height-of-Cut	9
Mulching Tips	10
Maintenance	11
Servicing Air Cleaner	11
Replacing Spark Plug	11
Draining Gasoline	12
Changing Crankcase Oil and Filter	12
Adjusting Throttle	12
Cleaning Cooling System	12
Adjusting Wheel Drive	12
Inspecting, Removing, Sharpening Blade .	13
Lubrication	14
Lubricating Gear Case	14
Adjusting Blade Brake Cable	14
Servicing Wheels	14
Cleaning Mower	15
Fuel Filter	16
Storage	16
Accessories	17

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specifications

Model Number:	M217B, M217BSP
Engine:	Briggs and Stratton 6.5HP OHV
	3000 RPM (No load)
Fuel System:
Capacity:	4.0 qt. (3.8 L)
Fuel filter:	Replaceable inline

Transmission:
3 speeds forward
Speed range:
First	1.8 mph (2.9 km/h)
Second	2.7 mph (4.3 km/h)
Third	3.8 mph (6.1 km/h)
Cutting Width:	21º

Cutting Height:

Adjusts in 1/2º (1.3 cm) increments from .75º (1.9 cm) to 3.25º (8.3 cm)

Grass Catcher Capacity	2.5 Bu. (88 L)
Weight:
M217B	88 lbs. (39.9 kg)
M217BSP	105 lbs. (47.6 kg)

Safety

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to the product. Although Exmark designs, produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for using the product properly and safely. You are also responsible for training persons who you allow to use the product about safe operation.

The Exmark warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.