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Exmark Metro 21 Operator's Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Exmark mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give
you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble- -free operation. If additional information is needed, or should you require trained
mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer,
always give the model number and serial number of your mower as well as the part number, description and quantity of the part needed.
The Serial No. plate is located on the top of the mower deck on the right hand corner of the machine. For ease of ordering and reference,
we suggest that you record the information requested in the following identification table.
Place Model No. and Serial No. Label Here
(Included in Literature Pack)
or Fill in Below
Model No.
Serial No.
Engine Model No. and Spec. No. (Code)
Engine Serial No (E/No)
Date Purchased
M216H/ M216HSP
For Serial Nos.
370,000 & Higher
Part No. 3327-672

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  • Page 1 -free operation. If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer, always give the model number and serial number of your mower as well as the part number, description and quantity of the part needed.
  • Page 2 Keep gasoline away from eyes and skin. Never siphon gasoline by mouth. Exmark reserves the right to make changes to add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
  • Page 3 UPS has initiated a Saturday delivery program to many areas of the continental United States and can be requested for an overnight shipment on Friday to be delivered Saturday. The next day air charge, plus the Saturday delivery fee will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Exmark Mfg. will assume no responsibility for Saturday delivery shipments.
  • Page 4 If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations. They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them for you from the factory.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Exmark designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

  • Page 6: Safety

    To ensure maximum safety and best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the lawn mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started.

  • Page 7: Exmark Lawn Mower Safety

    Exmark Lawn Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Exmark products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI/OPEI standard. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet, and of throwing objects.

  • Page 8: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 39-5770 52-2610 (Hand-push model only) 52-2620 (Self-propel model only) 68-7410 1-213242 (Self-propel model only) 74-1970 (Self-propel model only)

  • Page 9: Assembly

    104-1329 Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION Handle Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/4 in. Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in. Carriage bolt Washers Locknuts Thin nylon insert locknuts Bag support rod Bag aligning plate Cap locknuts Cable tie...

  • Page 10: Installing The Handle

    Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with two 5/16–18 x 1–1/4 in. bolts, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 1). Figure 1 1. Bag support rod 7.

  • Page 11: Before Starting

    To add oil: 1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. 2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 5). 3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out.

  • Page 12: Reviewing The Maintenance Schedule

    4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline. Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 14. You may need to perform one or more additional procedures before or soon after you begin operating the lawn mower. m–6673...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive and the control bar operate properly. When you release the control bar, the engine and the blade should stop within 3 seconds.

  • Page 14: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Lower the control bar to decrease the ground speed when you are making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving too fast for you. If you lower the control bar too far, the lawn mower stops self-propelling.

  • Page 15: Using The Grass Bag

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Exmark replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. Important Do not overfill the bag.

  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects. Never deliberately mow over any object. If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the lawn mower for damage.
  • Page 17 This makes it easier to feed the leaves under the lawn mower housing. Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower does not cut the leaves finely enough.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 15. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar;...

  • Page 19: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Turn off the water. 6. Start the lawn mower again and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the lawn mower and its components.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug

    Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious injury or kill the operator or bystanders. Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one of the following is true: The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in the discharge tunnel.

  • Page 21: Maintaining The Blade

    1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 6). 3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. 4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (air cleaner up) (Fig. 17). Figure 17 1.

  • Page 22: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover

    The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Exmark blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation.

  • Page 23: Lubricating The Pivot Arms

    6. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. m-228 7. Raise the left side of the lawn mower to drain the oil from the dipstick fill tube into the drain pan. 8. After draining the oil, return the lawn mower to the operating position.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug

    11. Wipe up any spilled oil. 12. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 13. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours or yearly; replace it after every 250 operating hours or every 2 years.

  • Page 25: Servicing The Wheels

    4. To adjust the cable, do the following: Hand-push Model A. Loosen the jam nut on the blade brake cable (Fig. 27). Figure 27 1. Handle 4. Cable adjuster 2. Brake lever 5. Jam nut 3. 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) 6.

  • Page 26: Storage

    To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance on page 14. Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, and dry place. Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected. Preparing the Fuel System...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Exmark designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Engine does not start...
  • Page 28 Corrective Action 1. Balance the blade. If the blade is bent, replace it. 2. Tighten the blade mounting nuts. 3. Clean under the lawn mower housing. 4. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 1. Place all four wheels at the same height.

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    Exmark and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory material or workmanship.
  • Page 31 SERVICE RECORD Date Description Work Done Service Done By...

  • Page 32: Grass Catcher Capacity

    The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. E2003 EXMARK MFG. CO. INC. INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 BEATRICE, NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LAZER Z...

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