Table Of Contents - Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Operator's Manual

Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety
Exmark Lawn Mower Safety
Safety and Instruction Decals
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope
Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line
Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive
Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Using the Grass Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug
Servicing the Air Filter
Changing the Engine Oil
Maintaining the Cutting Blade
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Belt Cover
Lubricating the Pivot Arms
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
Servicing the Spark Plug
Changing the Oil Filter
Lubricating the Gear Case
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable
Servicing the Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System
Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty
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Exmark Turf Equipment
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CALIFORNIA
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Proposition 65 Warning
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The engine exhaust from this product contains
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chemicals known to the State of California to
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cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
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harm.
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This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
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ICES-002.
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Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner's Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner's Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
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