Honda Power Equipment metro 21 manual Specifications, Operation Instructions

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1	MODEL NUMBER:
	MPKA21; MSKA21, MSKA21B; MSHN21; MSHN21B
2.2	ENGINE
	2.2.1	Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual.
	2.2.2	RPM (No Load): 3300 rpm
2.3	FUEL SYSTEM
	2.3.1	Capacity: 4 qt.		(3.8 liter) Kawasaki Units;			2.1 qt (2.0 liter) Honda Units
	2.3.2	Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with the
		pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using the research
		method, it should be 90 octane minimum.
	2.3.3	Fuel Filter: Non –replaceable, in tank
	2.3.4	Fuel Shut Off Valve (Kawasaki Units Only): in-line, 1/4 turn
2.4	SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
	For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Operator must have the blade control bail
	depressed to start the engine. Releasing the blade control bail will cause the engine to
	stop.
2.5	TRANSMISSION
	2.5.1	3 speeds forward
		Speed range:		1st	- 2.0 mph (3.2 km/h)
				2nd	- 2.9 mph (4.6 km/h)
				3rd	- 4.1 mph (6.6 km/h)
2.6	DECK
	2.9.1	Cutting Width:		21” (53 cm)
	2.9.2	Blade Brake: When the blade engagement control is moved to the disengaged
		position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades.
	2.9.3	Cutting Height: Adjusts in 1/2" (.64 cm) increments from .75” to 3.25” (1.9 cm-8.3 cm).
2.7	DIMENSIONS
	2.10.1 Overall Width: 22.25”
	2.10.2 Overall Length and Height:
			Handle Setting			Length		Height
			High			60.5” (153.7 cm)		42.75” (108.6 cm)
			Medium			64.25” (163.2 cm)		40.38 (102.6 cm)
			Low			67.0” (170.2 cm)		37.88 (96.2 cm)
	2.10.3 Curb Weight*:			122 lbs (55 kg)

*Weights will vary slightly depending on engine option.

3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

3.1CONTROLS

3.1.1Familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of the unit.

Carefully read the following information about the controls and their operation.

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