Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter, Sharpening the Blade

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Sharpening the Blade

File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle (Fig. 22A) and inner cutting edge radius (Fig. 22B). The blade will remain balanced if you remove the same amount of material from both cutting edges.

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Sharpen at this angle only

2. Maintain the original

 

 

 

radius here

Balancing the Blade

1.Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or screwdriver shank clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 23).

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Figure 23

Note: You can also check the balance using a commercially manufactured blade balancer.

2.If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.

Installing the Blade

1.Install a sharp, balanced Exmark blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation. Torque the blade bolt to 50 ft-lb (68 N￿m).

Warning

Operating the lawn mower without the accelerator in place can cause the blade to flex, bend, or break, resulting in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders.

Do not operate the lawn mower without the accelerator.

2.Return the lawn mower to its upright position.

3.Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter

The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside the fuel tank. Clean the fuel filter element every 100 operating hours.

1.Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.

Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.

2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 10).

3.Close the fuel valve (Fig. 4).

4.Disconnect the fuel line (Fig. 29) by loosening the tube clamp at the carburetor.

5.Open the fuel valve by turning the lever to the open position (Fig. 8).

6.Drain the gasoline completely from the tank and fuel line into an approved fuel container.

7.Remove the fuel tank from the mower.

8.Close the fuel valve.

9.Pour a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, move the fuel around in the tank, and pour it out into an approved fuel container.

10.Install the fuel tank and fuel line; refer to Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line on page 7.

Cleaning under the Belt Cover

Self-propel Model only

Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris.

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

2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 10).

3.Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover (Fig. 24) to the lawn mower housing.

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Figure 24

1. Belt cover

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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