Preparing The Engine; General Information; Removing The Lawn Mower From Storage; Accessories - Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Operator's Manual

Preparing the Engine

1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil from the
crankcase. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on
page 16.
2. Remove the spark plug (Fig. 10).
3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to
the crankcase through the spark plug hole.
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the
starter rope, to distribute the oil.
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to
the spark plug.

General Information

1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Cleaning the
Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing on page 15.
2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top
of the lawn mower housing.
4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining
the Cutting Blade on page 17.
5. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter
on page 16.
6. Lubricate the pivot arms; refer to Lubricating the Pivot
Arms on page 16.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
8. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Removing the Lawn Mower
from Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4. Install the spark plug and torque it to 17 ft-lb
(23 N m).
5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance on page 14.
6. Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7. Check the engine oil level.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Accessories

You may purchase the following accessory from an
Authorized Service Dealer:
Side Discharge Kit
You can install the side discharge kit installs in seconds. It
is rear mounted in place of the grass bag. It disperses
clippings while trimming on both sides (Fig. 35).
Figure 35
1. Side discharge chute
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