Stopping The Engine; Self-Propel Drive; Using The Discharge Tunnel Plug - Exmark Metro 21 Operator's Manual

4. Pull the starter handle lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 8). Allow the rope return to
the handle slowly. When engine starts, regulate throttle
as desired. Allow the engine to warm up. During warm
up, the equipment can be operated.
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Figure 8
1. Blade control bail
2. Throttle
Note: If the engine fails to start after three (3) pulls,
repeat steps 2–4.

Stopping the Engine

Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and blade
will stop. See your dealer immediately if they do not.
Self–propel Drive
(Self-propelled model only)
The mower has three ground speeds: number "1" is slow,
"2" is medium, and "3" is a fast walking pace.
Ground speed control is located at rear of belt cover
(Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Ground speed control
1. Move ground speed control to
2
3
222
3. Starter handle
224
(NEUTRAL).
2. Start the engine.
3. To engage the self-propel drive, squeeze the control
bar against the handle to the RUN/DRIVE position
(Fig. 10).
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2
3
1. RUN/DRIVE position
2. RUN/SHIFT position
Note: Do not shift speeds while control bar is squeezed
against handle in the RUN/DRIVE position; the
transmission could be damaged. Move control bar to the
RUN/SHIFT position (Fig. 10) when changing ground
speed.
Ground speed can be varied by increasing or decreasing
distance between control bar and handle. Lower control
bar to slow mower when making a turn or if mower is
moving too fast for you. If you lower control bar too far,
the mower will stop self-propelling. Squeeze control bar
closer to handle to increase ground speed. When control
bar is tight against handle, mower will self-propel at
maximum ground speed. Move ground speed control to
(neutral) when using the mower for trimming and
whenever leaving mower.
Using the Discharge Tunnel
Plug
1. Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door by
pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards
(Fig. 11). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent
the spring-loaded door from closing while inserting the
plug.
2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge
tunnel opening, you must rotate the plug clockwise
slightly while inserting it (Fig. 11). Make sure the
arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards.
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Figure 10
3. STOP position
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