Exmark MPKA21 manual Contents

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Contents
Introduction	3
Safety	5
Safety Alert Symbol	5
Safe Operating Practices	5
Safety and Instructional Decals	9
Specifications	12
Model Numbers	12
Systems	12
Dimensions	12
Product Overview	13
Operation	14
Controls	14
Pre-Start	15
Operating Instructions	16
Maintenance	23
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	23
Periodic Maintenance	24
Check Engine Oil Level	24
Checking the Blade Brake Clutch (For
Units with a Blade Brake Clutch
Only)	24
Check the Mower Blade	24
Check for Loose Hardware	26
Service Air Filter(Kawasaki Units)	26
Service Air Filter(Honda Units)	27
Change Engine Oil	28
Changing the Oil Filter (Kawasaki Units
Only):	28
Servicing the Wheels	29
Check Condition Of Belt(Self-Propelled
Units Only)	29
Lubricate the Pivot Arms	29
Lubricate the Gear Case(Self-Propelled
Units Only)	30
Check Spark Plugs	30
Adjustments	31
Adjusting the Self-Propel
Drive(Self-Propelled Units Only)	31
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable	31
Cleaning	32
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck	32
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and
Plug	32
Cleaning Under the Belt
Cover(Self-Propelled Models Only)	33
Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch
Shield	33

Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning
the Fuel Filter (Kawasaki Units
Only)	34
Waste Disposal	34
Storage	35
Preparing the Fuel System	35
Preparing the Engine	35
General Storage Information	35
Removing the Lawn Mower from
Storage	35
Troubleshooting	36

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Contents Metro California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices TrainingSafety Operation Maintenance and Storage Slope OperationSafety and Instructional Decals 77-0500 109-8190 Specifications DimensionsModel Numbers SystemsProduct Overview Overall Length and Height at 4 inch Cutting HeightOperation ControlsPre-Start Fuel Shut-Off ValveHandle Adjustment Operating InstructionsOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve 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 OnlyCheck Condition Of Belt Self-Propelled Units Only Servicing the WheelsLubricate the Pivot Arms 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 DisposalStorage Preparing the Fuel SystemPreparing the Engine General Storage InformationTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment Service Record See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options