Exmark M216KA, M216KASP manual Lubricating the Pivot Arms, Adjusting the Self-propel Drive

4.Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the belt area.

5.Install the belt cover.

6.Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Lubricating the Pivot Arms

Self-propel Model only

After every 50 operating hours or when the season ends, lubricate the pivot arms.

1.Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting.

2.Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Fig. 25).

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Figure 25

1. Grease fitting

3.Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium base grease (Fig. 25).

Note: Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals.

Adjusting the Self-propel Drive

Self-propel Model only

If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive control knob on the rear of the gear box.

1.Close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove the grass bag.

2.Rotate the control knob clockwise ￿/￿ turn if the lawn mower does not self-propel. If the lawn mower creeps forward, rotate the knob ￿/￿ turn counterclockwise to loosen the belt (Fig. 26).

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Figure 26

1. Control knob

3.Slowly pull the lawn mower backward while you gradually move the control bar toward the handle.

Note: The adjustment is correct when the rear wheels stop turning and the control bar is about one inch (2.5 cm) from the handle (Fig. 27).

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Figure 27

1. One inch (2.5 cm)

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