Table Of Contents - Exmark METRO 21 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ....................... 9
Specifications ....................................................... 12
Model Numbers ............................................ 12
Systems ......................................................... 12
Dimensions................................................... 12
Product Overview ................................................ 13
Operation ............................................................. 14
Controls ........................................................ 14
Pre-Start........................................................ 15
Operating Instructions .................................. 16
Maintenance ......................................................... 23
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 23
Periodic Maintenance ....................................... 24
Check Engine Oil Level ................................. 24
Checking the Blade Brake Clutch (For
Units with a Blade Brake Clutch
Only)......................................................... 24
Check the Mower Blade ................................. 24
Check for Loose Hardware ............................ 26
Service Air Filter(Kawasaki Units) ................. 26
Service Air Filter(Honda Units) ..................... 27
Change Engine Oil ........................................ 28
Changing the Oil Filter (Kawasaki Units
Only):........................................................ 28
Servicing the Wheels ..................................... 29
Check Condition Of Belt(Self-Propelled
Units Only) ............................................... 29
Lubricate the Pivot Arms............................... 29
Lubricate the Gear Case(Self-Propelled
Units Only) ............................................... 30
Check Spark Plugs ......................................... 30
Adjustments ..................................................... 31
Adjusting the Self-Propel
Drive(Self-Propelled Units Only) ............... 31
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable .................... 31
Cleaning ........................................................... 32
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck ................ 32
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and
Plug........................................................... 32
Cleaning Under the Belt
Cover(Self-Propelled Models Only) ........... 33
Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch
Shield ........................................................ 33
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning
the Fuel Filter (Kawasaki Units
Only)......................................................... 34
Waste Disposal .............................................. 34
Storage ................................................................. 35
Preparing the Fuel System.............................. 35
Preparing the Engine ..................................... 35
General Storage Information ......................... 35
Removing the Lawn Mower from
Storage...................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ................................................... 36
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