Exmark M216KASPC manual

For Serial Nos. 440,000 & Higher M216KASPC CONGRA TULA TIONS on the purchase of your new Exmark mower . This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble–free operation. If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your a[...]

IMPORT ANT When the mower is used or operated on any California forest-, brush- or grass-covered land, a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler . If not, the operator is violating state law , Section 4442 Public Resource Code. T o acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer . W ARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • [...]

iii EXMARK P AR TS PLUS  PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DA TE: September 1,1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock, Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in stock for a "down" unit at the time of req[...]

iv CONGRA TULA TIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower . This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERA T OR’S MANUAL This manual contains assembly , operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instructions for your Exmark mower . BEFORE OPERA[...]

1 All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA Contents Page Specifications 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Lawn Mower Safety 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

2 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 hazard[...]

3 • Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the lawn mower . • W arning: Gasoline is highly flammable. T ake the following precautions: – Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. – Refuel outdoors only and d[...]

4 • W atch for holes, ruts, or bumps. T all grass can hide obstacles. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Y ou could lose your footing or balance. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. Maintenance and Storage • Keep all nuts, bolts (especially blade attachment bolts), and screws tight to ensure t[...]

5 43-8480 52-2620 68-7410 74-1970 1. T ransmission speeds 2. Neutral 76-21 10 93-7398 100-3282 104-1329[...]

6 Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 cap screws (5/16–18 x 1–1/4 in.), washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts. 2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with 2 cap [...]

7 Installing the Discharge T unnel Plug 1. Open the dischar ge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 4). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while you insert the plug. m-1914 2 1 Figure 4 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug rotated clockwise 2. Since the plug is slightly wider than[...]

8 Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. Filling the Fuel T ank with Gasoline For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline[...]

9 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 No[...]

10 Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive 1. Have the blade control bail in the A position (Fig. 1 1). m-3769 A B C Figure 1 1 2. Slide the blade control bail to the right and raise it to the B position to engage the blade (Fig. 1 1). 3. Squeeze the blade control bail against the handle to the C position to drive (Fig. 1 1). Note: T o diseng[...]

11 8. Move the blade control bail to the right and then lift it up to about one inch (2.5 cm) below the handle; refer to position A in Figure 14. Note: The fan-like noise indicates that the lawn mower blade is turning. 1 A B m-5085 Figure 14 1. 1 in. (2.5 cm) 9. Release the blade control bail; refer to position B in Figure 15. Y ou should hear a ?[...]

12 2. Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it securely in the notch. 3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. Using the Grass Bag Occasionally, you may wish to use the grass bag for bagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves. Installing the Grass Bag 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.[...]

13 Operating Tips • Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower . • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the blade could hit and throw . • Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the area of operation. • A void striking trees, walls, curbs, o[...]

14 Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Each Use • Check the engine oil level. • Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail; if it does[...]

15 Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you use the lawn mower , make sure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick (Fig. 6). If the oil level is below the Add mark, and oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on page 7. Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Refer to Checking the Blade Brake Clutch on page 10[...]

16 Cleaning the Discharge T unnel and Plug 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 dischar ge door from closing securely , clean the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly . W arning Gr[...]

17 6. Raise the left side of the lawn mower to drain the oil into the drain pan. Note: Y ou can also remove the oil from the crankcase using an oil extractor . 7. Lower the left side of the lawn mower . 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. 9. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. 10. F[...]

18 Sharpening the Blade File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle (Fig. 25A) and inner cutting edge radius (Fig. 25B). The blade will remain balanced if you remove the same amount of material from both cutting edges. 153 1 m-4783 2 AB Figure 25 1. Sharpen at this angle only 2. Maintain the original radius here Balancing [...]

19 8. Install the BBC shield. Rotate the tabs 180  back into position. Tighten the nuts or the bolts on tabs to secure the BBC shield to the deck. 9. Install the blade, the accelerator , the anti-scalp cup, and the two blade nuts. 10. Turn the lawn mower upright. 11 . Connect the wire to the spark plug. Emptying the Fuel T ank and Cleaning the F[...]

20 Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive control knob on the rear of the gear box. 1. Close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove the grass bag. 2. Rotate the control knob clockw[...]

21 Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause sever personal injury . A void contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it. W arning 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 9). 4. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page [...]

22 3. Loosen the cable clamp screw until the cable conduit slides (Fig. 36). 278 1 2 3 Figure 36 1. Spring 2. Cable clamp screw 3. Cable conduit 4. Pull the cable to remove the slack, but do not put tension on the spring. 5. Tighten the screw to lock the adjustment in place. 6. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Servicing the Wheels Removing the W[...]

23 Preparing the Fuel System Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time and explode if it comes into contact with an open flame. • Do not store gasoline over long periods of time. • Do not stor e the lawn mower with gasoline in the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosur e with an open flame. (For example, a furnace or a[...]

24 T roubleshooting Exmark designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer . Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine does not start 1. The fuel tank is emp[...]

25 Problem Corrective Action Possible Causes Lawn mower or engine vibrates excessively 1. The blade is bent or is out of balance. 2. The blade mounting bolt is loose. 3. The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris. 4. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 1. Balance the blade. If the blade is bent, replace it. 2. T ighten the [...]

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