Exmark M216KA, M216KASP manual Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive

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Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive

Note: The self-propel features are for the self-propel model only.

1.Have the blade control bail in the A position (Fig. 12).

C

B

A

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Figure 12

2.Slide the blade control bail to the right and raise it to the B position to engage the blade (Fig. 12).

3.Squeeze the blade control bail against the handle to the C position to drive (Fig. 12).

Note: To disengage the traction drive but keep the blade engaged, gradually release the blade control bail to the B position. To self-propel with the blade disengaged, squeeze the blade control bail against handle to the C position without sliding the blade control bail to the right.

The lawn mower has 3 ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 is medium, and 3 is fast. The ground speed control is located at the rear of the belt cover (Fig. 11).

Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the control bar and the handle. Lower the control bar to slow the lawn mower when making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving too fast for you. If you lower the control bar too far, the lawn mower stops self-propelling. Squeeze the control bar closer to the handle to increase the ground speed. When you hold the control bar tight against the handle, the lawn mower self-propels at the maximum ground speed. Move

the ground speed control to the (Neutral) position when you use the lawn mower for trimming and whenever you leave the lawn mower.

Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug

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

2.Insert the plug; refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug on page 7.

3.To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle rearward and lift up the spring clip on the bottom of the plug. When the plug is unlocked, pull it out of the discharge tunnel.

Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make removing the plug difficult. Clean the plug thoroughly after each use.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 inch (25 mm),

1-1/2 inches (38 mm), 2 inches (51 mm), 2-1/2 inches (64 mm), 3 inches (76 mm), and 3-1/2 inches (89 mm).

Danger

Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury.

•Stop the engine and wait for all movement to stop before adjusting the cutting height.

•Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.

1.Pull the wheel height adjustment lever toward the wheel (Fig. 13) and move it to the desired setting.

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Figure 13

1.Wheel height adjustment lever

2.Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it

securely in the notch.

3.Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting.

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Contents M216KA / M216KASP Potential Hazard Exmark Parts PLUS Program Operators Manual Contents Introduction SpecificationsSafety General Lawn Mower SafetyOperation PreparationExmark Lawn Mower Safety Maintenance and StorageGeneral Operation Safety and Instruction Decals Installing the Handle AssemblyInstalling the Starter Rope Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel LineInstalling the Discharge Tunnel Plug Before Starting Filling the Crankcase with OilOil Capacity 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 EngineUsing the Discharge Tunnel Plug Adjusting the Cutting HeightOperating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive Removing the Grass Bag Using the Grass BagInstalling the Grass Bag Mowing with the Grass BagOperating Tips Cutting GrassCutting Leaves Recommended Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceScraping Method Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower HousingChecking the Engine Oil Level Washing MethodCleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug Servicing the Air FilterChanging the Engine Oil Maintaining the Cutting Blade Inspecting the BladeRemoving 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 PlugAdjusting the Blade Brake Cable Lubricating the Gear CaseHand-push Model only 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
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