Specifications
Model Number: | M216KA, M216KASP |
Engine: | Kawasaki 6.0HP OHV |
| 3300 RPM (No load) |
Fuel System: |
|
Capacity: | 4.0 qt. (3.8 L) |
Fuel filter: | |
Transmission: |
|
3 speeds forward |
|
Speed range: |
|
First | 1.8 mph (2.9 km/h) |
Second | 2.7 mph (4.3 km/h) |
Third | 3.8 mph (6.1 km/h) |
Cutting Width: | 21 in. (53 cm) |
Cutting Height:
Adjusts in 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) increments from
.75 in. (1.9 cm) to 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Grass Catcher Capacity | 2.5 Bu. (88 L) |
Weight (with bag): |
|
M216KA | 95 lb. (43.1 kg) |
M216KASP | 107 lb. (48.5 kg) |
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Exmark designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety requirements for
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions.
Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the lawn mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol 
which means caution, warning,
or danger Ð ªpersonal safety instruction.º Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury.
General Lawn Mower Safety
This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
•Read this operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawn mower before starting it.
•Never allow children to operate the lawn mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2
