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

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).
Figure 12
(For Honda Engines)
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
ground just in front of the right rear tire (Fig. 15).
4. Engage the blade.
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.
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
minutes to dry out its components.
G0214
Figure 14
Figure 15
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DIPSTICK
Figure 13
(For Kawasaki Engines)
Blade Brake Unit shown for
Reference Only
G0213
FULL
ADD
G1114