Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug; Servicing The Air Filter - Exmark Metro 21 Operator's Manual

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Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn mower, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying the Fuel tank and Cleaning the
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side.
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
4.4

Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug

Service Interval: Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it after each use.
Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely when you release the
handle. If the debris prevents the discharge door form closing securely, clean the inside
of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
4.5

Servicing the Air Filter

For Kawasaki Units:
Service Interval: Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours.
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every 300 operating hours. (more
frequently in dusty conditions)
Fuel Filter on page 25.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and
under certain conditions, can cause personal injury or
property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never siphon.
edges.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from
an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill the
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one of
the following is true:
The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in the
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discharge tunnel.
- The grass bag is locked in place.
The optional side discharge chute is locked in place.
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The discharge tunnel door is locked in place.
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WARNING
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