Operation; Controls; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Operator's Manual

3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4
to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Do
not fill into the filler neck.
Important Do not fill the tank more than 1/4 inch
(6 mm) from the top of the tank because the gasoline must
have room to expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel
drive and the blade control bail operate properly. When
you release the blade control bail, the blade and
self-propel drive should stop. If they do not, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.

Controls

The blade control bail, starter handle, and throttle control
are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 9.
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Figure 9
1. Blade control bail
2. Starter handle
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3
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3. Throttle control
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Starting the Engine

1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Spark-plug wire
2. Open the fuel valve (Fig. 8).
3. Move the throttle control to the
(Fig. 9).
4. Move the ground speed control to the
position (Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1. Ground speed control
5. Pull the starter handle (Fig. 8) lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply.
6. Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control as
desired when the engine starts.
Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps
3 through 6.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the blade control bail and move the throttle
control to the (Off) position.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not
use the lawn mower or if you leave it unattended.
m-7280
(Choke) position
(Neutral)
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