Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Blade Brake Clutch; Cleaning The Underside Of The Lawn Mower Housing - Exmark Metro 21 Operator's Manual

For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
4.1

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use.
Make sure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the
dipstick (Fig. 12 & 13). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil. Refer to Filling the
Crankcase with Oil (Section 3.4.1).
4.2 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch (For units with a Blade Brake Clutch Only)
Refer to Section 4.3.7 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch.
4.3

Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing.

To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the lawn mower housing clean
(Fig. 14).
Washing Method
1. Position the lawn mower on a flat concrete or asphalt surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose a handle level and direct the water to flow on the
4. Engage the blade.
5. Disengage the blade, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Turn off the water.
7. Start the lawn mower, engage the blade, and let the lawn mower run for a few
Figure 12
(For Honda Engines)
ground just in front of the right rear tire (Fig. 15).
NOTE: The blade will draw in water and wash out clippings. Let the water run until
you no longer see clipping being washed out from under the housing.
minutes to dry out its components.
www.mymowerparts.com
Blade Brake Unit shown for
Reference Only
G0214
Figure 14
Figure 15
- 19 -
Figure 13
(For Kawasaki Engines)
G0213