Exmark M216KA, M216KASP manual Assembly, Installing the Handle

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Assembly

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from 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 5/16±18 x 1±1/4 in. cap screws, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts.

2.Secure the handle latches to the handle with 2 cap screws (5/16±18 x 1-1/2 in.), washers, and nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 1).

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1.	Handle latch	3.	Cap locknut (2)
2.	Bag support rod	4.	Handle

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 cap screws and the locknuts that secure the handle latches to the handle into the other mounting holes in the latches.

3.Slide the bag support rod through the second from the top mounting holes in the handle and secure each end with a cap locknut (Fig. 1).

4.Use a cable tie to secure the control cables to the left handle below the bag support rod.

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Contents M216KA / M216KASP Potential Hazard Exmark Parts PLUS Program Operators Manual Contents General Lawn Mower Safety SpecificationsSafety IntroductionPreparation OperationMaintenance and Storage Exmark Lawn Mower SafetyGeneral Operation Safety and Instruction Decals Assembly Installing the HandleInstalling the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line Installing the Starter RopeInstalling the Discharge Tunnel Plug Filling the Crankcase with Oil Before StartingOil Capacity Never buy more than a 30-day supply Filling the Fuel Tank with GasolineKeep it out of the reach of children GasolineStarting the Engine OperationControls Stopping the EngineAdjusting the Cutting Height Using the Discharge Tunnel PlugOperating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive Mowing with the Grass Bag Using the Grass BagInstalling the Grass Bag Removing the Grass BagCutting Grass Operating TipsCutting Leaves Maintenance Recommended Maintenance ScheduleWashing Method Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower HousingChecking the Engine Oil Level Scraping MethodServicing the Air Filter Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and PlugChanging the Engine Oil Inspecting the Blade Maintaining the Cutting BladeRemoving the Blade Installing the Blade Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel FilterCleaning under the Belt Cover Sharpening the BladeAdjusting the Self-propel Drive Lubricating the Pivot ArmsServicing the Spark Plug Changing the Oil FilterLubricating the Gear Case Adjusting the Blade Brake CableHand-push Model only Preparing the Fuel System StorageServicing the Wheels Removing the WheelsGeneral Information AccessoriesPreparing the Engine Removing the Lawn Mower from StorageTroubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective ActionProblem Possible Causes Corrective Action Limited Warranty Exmark Turf Equipment Conditions and Products CoveredDescription Work Done Service Done By DateSee Exmarks Complete Line of Products for Turf Care