Exmark Metro 21 manual Using the Grass Bag, Installing the Grass Bag, Mowing with the Grass Bag

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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.

Using the Grass Bag

Occasionally, you may want to use the grass bag for bagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves.

Installing the Grass Bag

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

2.Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully forward and that the pin is engaged in the catch (Fig. 12).

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Figure 12

1. Bag frame on retaining

3. Handle fully forward and

post

discharge door closed

2.Pin engaged in catch

3.Slide the hole in the bag frame onto the retaining post

on the discharge tunnel (Fig. 12).

4.Set the rear of the bag frame onto the bag support rod.

5.Pull the discharge door handle forward until the pin clears the catch, and move the handle rearward until the pin locks in the bag notch (Fig. 13).

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Figure 13

1. Pin locked in bag notch

Note: The discharge door in the lawn mower housing is now open.

Mowing with the Grass Bag

Warning

A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator's or bystander's direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders.

Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Exmark replacement bag.

Cut the grass until the bag is full.

Important Do not overfill the bag.

Removing the Grass Bag

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

2.Raise the discharge door handle and move it forward to engage the pin with the catch (Fig. 12).

3.Grasp the handles at the front and the rear of the bag and lift the bag off the lawn mower.

4.Gradually tip the bag forward to empty the clippings.

5.To install the bag, refer to Installing the Grass Bag on page 11.

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Contents M216H/ M216HSP Potential Hazard Exmark Parts PLUS Program Operators Manual Contents SpecificationsIntroduction Preparation SafetySafe Operating Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Exmark Lawn Mower SafetySafety and Instruction Decals Loose Parts AssemblyInstalling the Handle Installing the Starter RopeInstalling the Discharge Tunnel Plug Before Starting Filling the Crankcase with OilFilling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Stopping the Engine OperationControls Starting the EngineUsing 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 Grass Operating TipsCutting Leaves Recommended Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceScraping Method Cleaning under the HousingChecking the Engine Oil Level Washing MethodServicing the Air Cleaner Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and PlugMaintaining the Blade Inspecting the BladeRemoving the Blade Balancing the Blade Cleaning under the Belt CoverInstalling the Blade Sharpening the BladeAdjusting the Self-propel Drive Lubricating the Pivot ArmsChanging the Engine Oil Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable Servicing the Spark PlugLubricating the Gear Case Servicing the Wheels Removing the WheelsAssembling the Wheels Storage AccessoriesProblem Possible Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Corrective Action Page Limited Warranty Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment Date Description Work Done Service Done BySee Exmarks Complete Line of Products for Turf Care