Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Installing the Starter Rope, Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line

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Installing the Starter Rope

Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Fig. 2).

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Figure 2

1. Starter rope

2. Rope guide

 

 

Note: To make the rope easier to install, squeeze the control bar on the handle.

Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line

1.Start the two self-tapping screws into the bottom of the fuel tank and then remove the screws (Fig. 3).

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Figure 3

 

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Tank base

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Fuel tank

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Fuel tank bracket

5.

Self-tapping screw (2)

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Plastic clips

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.Hook the plastic clips on the front of the fuel tank onto the fuel tank bracket (Fig. 3).

3.Secure the fuel tank to the tank base with the two self-tapping screws (Fig. 3). Do not overtighten the screws.

4.Remove the red cap from the end of the fuel line and from the end of the elbow fitting on the fuel tank (Fig. 4).

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Figure 4

1. Fuel line

3. Fuel valve

2. Elbow fitting

5.Slide the end of the fuel line onto the elbow fitting (Fig. 4).

6.Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp (Fig. 4).

Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug

1.Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 5). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while you insert the plug.

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Figure 5

1. Discharge door handle

2. Plug rotated clockwise

 

 

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Contents M216KA / M216KASP Potential Hazard Exmark Parts PLUS Program Operators Manual Contents Introduction SpecificationsSafety General Lawn Mower SafetyOperation PreparationGeneral Operation Exmark Lawn Mower SafetyMaintenance and Storage Safety and Instruction Decals Installing the Handle AssemblyInstalling the Discharge Tunnel Plug Installing the Starter RopeInstalling the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line Oil Capacity Before StartingFilling the Crankcase with Oil Gasoline Filling the Fuel Tank with GasolineKeep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30-day supplyStopping the Engine OperationControls Starting the EngineOperating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive Using the Discharge Tunnel PlugAdjusting the Cutting Height Removing the Grass Bag Using the Grass BagInstalling the Grass Bag Mowing with the Grass BagCutting Leaves Operating TipsCutting Grass Recommended Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceScraping Method Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower HousingChecking the Engine Oil Level Washing MethodChanging the Engine Oil Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and PlugServicing the Air Filter Removing the Blade Maintaining the Cutting BladeInspecting the Blade Sharpening the Blade Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel FilterCleaning under the Belt Cover Installing the BladeLubricating the Pivot Arms Adjusting the Self-propel DriveChanging the Oil Filter Servicing the Spark PlugHand-push Model only Adjusting the Blade Brake CableLubricating the Gear Case Removing the Wheels StorageServicing the Wheels Preparing the Fuel SystemRemoving the Lawn Mower from Storage AccessoriesPreparing the Engine General InformationProblem Possible Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Corrective Action Conditions and Products Covered Limited Warranty Exmark Turf EquipmentDate Description Work Done Service Done BySee Exmarks Complete Line of Products for Turf Care