Exmark MPKA21 manual California

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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.

Important: When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass covered land, a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler. If not, the operator is violating state law, Section 4442 Public Resource Code. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002 Ce système d’allumage par ètincelle de vèhicule 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.

Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.

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Contents Metro California Introduction Contents Safe Operating Practices SafetySafety Alert Symbol TrainingSafety Operation Maintenance and Storage Slope OperationSafety and Instructional Decals 77-0500 109-8190 Model Numbers SpecificationsDimensions SystemsProduct Overview Overall Length and Height at 4 inch Cutting HeightOperation ControlsPre-Start Fuel Shut-Off ValveOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Handle AdjustmentOperating Instructions Starting the EngineStopping the Engine All Kawasaki UnitsUsing the Self-Propel Drive Self-Propelled Units Only Using the Discharge TunnelTest Using the Grass Bag Adjusting the Cutting HeightUsing the Grass Bag Operating Tips Cutting Leaves Maintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesCheck Engine Oil Level Check the Mower BladeTip the lawn mower onto its right side see and Figure Service Air Filter Kawasaki Units Check for Loose HardwareService Air Filter Honda Units Change Engine Oil Changing the Oil Filter Kawasaki Units OnlyLubricate the Pivot Arms Servicing the WheelsCheck Condition Of Belt Self-Propelled Units Only Lubricate the Gear Case Self-Propelled Units Only Check Spark PlugsAdjusting the Self-Propel Drive Self-Propelled Units Only Adjusting the Blade Brake CableClean Grass Build-Up Under Deck Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and PlugCleaning Under Belt Cover Self-Propelled Models Only Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch ShieldWaste Disposal Motor Oil DisposalPreparing the Engine StoragePreparing the Fuel System General Storage InformationTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment Service Record See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options