Specifications; Introduction; Safety; General Lawn Mower Safety - Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Operator's Manual

Specifications

Model Number:
Engine:
Fuel System:
Capacity:
Fuel filter:
Transmission:
3 speeds forward
Speed range:
First
Second
Third
Cutting Width:
Cutting Height:
Adjusts in 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) increments from
.75 in. (1.9 cm) to 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Grass Catcher Capacity
Weight (with bag):
M216KA
M216KASP

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Exmark designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
M216KA, M216KASP
Kawasaki 6.0HP OHV
3300 RPM (No load)
4.0 qt. (3.8 L)
Non-replaceable, in tank
1.8 mph (2.9 km/h)
2.7 mph (4.3 km/h)
3.8 mph (6.1 km/h)
21 in. (53 cm)
2.5 Bu. (88 L)
95 lb. (43.1 kg)
107 lb. (48.5 kg)
2
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.

Safety

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.4 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with
the following instructions may result in personal
injury.
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the lawn mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol which means caution, warning,
or danger — "personal safety instruction." Read and
understand the instruction because it has to do with
safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
Read this operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
lawn mower before starting it.
Never allow children to operate the lawn mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.