Exmark M216KASPC manual Contents, Specifications, Page

Contents
	Page
Specifications	1
Introduction	2
Safety	2
General Lawn Mower Safety	2
Exmark Lawn Mower Safety	4
Safety and Instruction Decals	4
Assembly	6
Installing the Handle	6
Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line	6
Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug	7
Before Starting	7
Filling the Crankcase with Oil	7
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline	8
Operation	9
Controls	9
Starting the Engine	9
Stopping the Engine	9
Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive . .	10
Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug	10
Checking the Blade Brake Clutch	10
Adjusting the Cutting Height	11
Using the Grass Bag	12
Operating Tips	13
Maintenance	14
Recommended Maintenance Schedule	14
Checking the Engine Oil Level	15
Checking the Blade Brake Clutch	15
Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing	15
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug	16
Servicing the Air Filter	16
Changing the Engine Oil	16
Maintaining the Blade	17
Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield	18
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Fuel Filter	19
Cleaning under the Belt Cover	19
Lubricating the Pivot Arms	19
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive	20
Servicing the Spark Plug	20
Changing the Oil Filter	20
Lubricating the Gear Case	21
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable	21
Servicing the Wheels	22

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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Preparing the Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage . . . . . 23

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Limited Warranty

Exmark Turf Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.

Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule 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.

Specifications

Model Number:	M216KASPC
Engine:	Kawasaki 6.0 hp OHV
	3300 RPM (No load)
Fuel System:
Capacity:	4.0 qt. (3.8 L)
Fuel filter:	Non-replaceable, in tank
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):	115 lb. (52.2 kg)

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