Exmark M216KA, M216KASP manual Contents

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Contents

 

 

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Specifications

2

Introduction

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Safety

2

General Lawn Mower Safety

2

Exmark Lawn Mower Safety

4

Safety and Instruction Decals

5

Assembly

6

Installing the Handle

6

Installing the Starter Rope

7

Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line

7

Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug

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Before Starting

8

Filling the Crankcase with Oil

8

Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline

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Operation

10

Controls

10

Starting the Engine

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Stopping the Engine

10

Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive . .

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Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug

11

Adjusting the Cutting Height

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Using the Grass Bag

12

Operating Tips

13

Maintenance

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Recommended Maintenance Schedule

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Checking the Engine Oil Level

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Cleaning the Underside of the

 

Lawn Mower Housing

15

Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug

16

Servicing the Air Filter

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Changing the Engine Oil

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Maintaining the Cutting Blade

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Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the

 

Fuel Filter

18

Cleaning under the Belt Cover

18

Lubricating the Pivot Arms

19

Adjusting the Self-propel Drive

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Servicing the Spark Plug

20

Changing the Oil Filter

20

Lubricating the Gear Case

21

Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable

21

Servicing the Wheels

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Storage

22

Preparing the Fuel System

22

Preparing the Engine

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General Information

23

Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage

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Accessories

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Troubleshooting

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Limited Warranty

 

Exmark Turf Equipment

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Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.

Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.

The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for information regarding The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance and warranty.

Keep this engine Owner's Manual with your unit. Should this engine Owner's Manual become damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

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Contents M216KA / M216KASP Potential Hazard Exmark Parts PLUS Program Operators Manual Contents Safety SpecificationsGeneral Lawn Mower Safety IntroductionOperation 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 Keep it out of the reach of children Filling the Fuel Tank with GasolineNever buy more than a 30-day supply GasolineControls OperationStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineOperating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive Using the Discharge Tunnel PlugAdjusting the Cutting Height Installing the Grass Bag Using the Grass BagMowing with the Grass Bag Removing the Grass BagCutting Leaves Operating TipsCutting Grass Recommended Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceChecking the Engine Oil Level Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower HousingWashing Method Scraping MethodChanging the Engine Oil Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and PlugServicing the Air Filter Removing the Blade Maintaining the Cutting BladeInspecting the Blade Cleaning under the Belt Cover Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel FilterInstalling the Blade Sharpening 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 Servicing the Wheels StoragePreparing the Fuel System Removing the WheelsPreparing the Engine AccessoriesGeneral Information Removing the Lawn Mower from StorageProblem 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