Exmark M217B manual

Part NO. 850553 3321–185        METRO 21 Operator ’ s Manual[...]

ii  Exmark Manufacturing Company – 1998 Printed in USA All Rights Reserved W ARNING F AILURE TO FOLLOW CAUTIOUS OPERA TING PRACTICES CAN RESUL T IN SERIOUS OPERA TOR INJUR Y . 1. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices (especially grass discharge system) in place and in proper working condition. 2. Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s)[...]

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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. Operator ’ s Manual This manual contains assembly , operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instructions for your Exmark mower . BEFORE OPERA[...]

1 Contents Page Specifications 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Operation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While Operating 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance And[...]

2 DANGER, W ARNING 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 the recommended precautions are not followed. W ARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended [...]

3 D. Do not smoke while refueling. 6. Keep all guards, shields, grass catcher , discharge tunnel plug, optional discharge chute and safety devices in place. Repair or replace damaged parts, including decals. Check all safety devices before each use. 7. Engine, blade and self-propelled drive (self-propelled model) are designed to stop when control b[...]

4 Maintenance And Storage 1. Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer . 2. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug. Keep wire away from plug[...]

5 Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger . Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No. 213239) Hand-push model only ON BEL T COVER (Part No. 213243) Self-propelled model onl y ON BEL T COVER (Part No. 213241) Self-pro[...]

6 Assembly Install Handle 1. Mount handle to outside of mower housing, using bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” lg. capscrews, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2). 2. Secure handle latches to handle with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/2” lg. capscrews, washers and nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2). Note: Handle height is adjustable for[...]

7 low , add only enough oil to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick. DO NOT FILL ABOVE FULL MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN ST AR TED. POUR OIL SLOWL Y . 4. Insert dipstick into filler neck and rotate cap clockwise 1/4 turn to lock (Fig. 8). Note: Check oil level each time mower is used or after every 5 operating hours. Initially , change[...]

8 grass must be cut, use highest height-of-cut setting for first mowing. Then recut the grass at a more normal setting. If too long of grass is cut, mower may plug and cause engine to stall. 2. SHARP BLADE—Begin each cutting season with a sharp blade. Periodically file down nicks. Starting and Stopping 1. CONTROLS—Throttle control, control bar [...]

9 POTENTIAL HAZARD • Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown fr om an open discharge tunnel. WHA T CAN HAPPEN • Objects thrown with enough for ce could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystander . HOW TO A VOID THE HAZARD • Never open door on discharge tunnel when engine is running unless the grass bag, optional s[...]

10 setting. Assure pin on adjusting lever engages notch in mower housing wear plate. Adjust all wheels to the same setting. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bring hands into contact with moving blade. WHA T CAN HAPPEN • Contact with blade could cause serious personal injury . HOW TO A VOID THE HAZARD • Stop engine and w[...]

11 Cutting Leaves • When cutting is complete, always be sure that 50% of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover . This may require one or more passes over the leaves. • For light leaf coverage, position all wheels at the same height-of-cut setting. • If there are more than five inches of leaves on lawn, set the front wheels one or two notc[...]

12 IMPOR T ANT : Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do not sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes because engine damage could result fr om grit entering cylinder . 3. Set air gap at 0.020” (0.50 mm) (Fig. 17). Install correctly gapped spark plug and gasket seal. T ighten plug firmly to 14 ft–lb (19 N  m). Draining Gasoline 1. S[...]

13 3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Slowly pull mower backward while control bar is gradually moved toward handle. Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop turning and control bar is about one inch from handle (Fig. 21). Inspecting, Removing, Sharpening Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the gra[...]

14 Lubrication After every 25 operating hours or when season ends, pivot arms must be lubricated. 1. Move rear wheel height–of–cut levers to center setting. W ipe grease fittings with clean rag (Fig. 25). Install grease gun onto fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 Multi–Purpose Lithium Base Grease. Excessive grease pressure may damage[...]

15 5. Check alignment of all parts and tighten screws, alternating from side to side for a uniform fit, until wheel halves are drawn together . 6. Install two capscrews and locknuts, previously removed, in remaining holes in wheel halves and tighten. Remove two long screws or bolts and replace with two capscrews and locknuts. 7. Reinstall wheel to [...]

16 Scraping Method If washing does not remove all debris from under deck, tip mower and scrape it clean. 1. Pull wire off spark plug. 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to DRAINING GASOLINE section. 3. T ip mower on its right side. 4. Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper . A void burrs and sharp edges. 5. T urn mower upright[...]

17 6. Check condition of blade: refer to INSPECTING, REMOVING, SHARPENING BLADE section. 7. T ighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 8. Clean air cleaner: refer to SER VICING AIR CLEANER section. 9. Lubricate the pivot arms: refer to LUBRICA TION section. 10. T ouch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. touch–up paint is available from an Authori[...]

18 W arranty Limited W arranty Exmark Commercial T urf Equipment Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. (”Exmark”) warrants on the terms and conditions herein, that it will repair , replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found by Exmark(in the exercise of its reasonable discretion)to be defective in factory material or workmanship. This warranty i[...]

19 As a condition to this warranty , customer shall have read the operator ’ s manual and shall have returned to Exmark, within the prescribed time, the enclosed warranty registration card. The sole liability of Exmark with respect to this warranty shall be repair and replacement as set forth herein. Exmark shall have no liability for any other c[...]

In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. 20 273 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EP A) Emission Control System W arranty Statement (Owner[...]

In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. 21 About your engine warranty: (see back cover for statement of LIMITED W ARRANTY). Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer m[...]

In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information. 22 BRIGGS & STRA TTON ENGINE OWNER W ARRANTY POLICY effective July 1, 1997 Replaces all undated W arranties and all W arranties dated before July 1, 1997 LIMITED W ARRANTY “Briggs & Stratton Corporati[...]

23 Figures m–3849 1 1. Model and serial number decal m–3850 1 2 3 4 1. Bag support rod 2. Cap locknut 3. Handle 4. Handle latch m–210 1 2 1. Rope guide 2. Starter rope 530 1 2 3 4 5 1. Plastic clips 2. Gas tank 3. Self-tapping screw 4. T ank bracket 5. Slots 1 2 3 4[...]

Figures 24 1 2 3 2045 1. Fuel line clamp 2. Elbow fitting 3. Fuel line m–262 2 1 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug tilted clockwise m–275 1 1. Spring clip m–3845 1 2 3 4 1. Oil fill tube 2. Dipstick 3. ADD mark 4. FULL mark 5 6 7 8[...]

Figures 25 1992 1 2 3 1. Control bar 2. Throttle 3. Fingertip starter m–3662 1 2 1. Primer 2. Spark plug wire m–3849 1 1. Ground speed control m–261 1 3 2 1. Bag frame on retaining post 2. Pin engaged in catch 3. Handle fully forward — discharge door closed 9 10 11 12[...]

Figures 26 m–260 1 1. Pin locked in bag notch #  4   !  4   #  4   !  4   #  4   !  4  976 1 225 English 1. Height-of-cut adjuster m–3664 1 2 3 4 1. Knob 2. Cover 3. Foam pre–cleaner 4. Paper cartridge 13 14 15 16[...]

Figures 27    m–3848 1 2 1. Oil fill tube 2. Oil filter m–3638 1 2 3 4 1. Cable clamp screw 2. Governor control lever 3. Throttle cable 4. Casing 228 1 1. Control knob m–1992 1 ″ 17 18 19 20 21[...]

Figures 28 m–3854 1 2 3 4 1. Blade 2. Bolt 3. Lockwasher 4. Accelerator 270 1 1 1 2 3 4    1. Sail 2. Flat part of blade 3. Wear 4. Slot formed 153 1 1. Sharpen at this angle only 232 1 1. Grease fitting 22 23 24 25[...]

Figures 29 224 1 2 1. Grease fitting 2. Belt cover 3. Cubierta de la correa 346 1 2 3 # / 16 ”- ! / 4 ” 1. Handle 2. Brake lever 3. Cable bracket 483 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Handle 2. Brake lever 3. 3/16”-1/4” 4. Cable adjuster 5. Jam nut 6. Cable conduit 209 1 2 36 7 5 45 4 8 9 2 1. Plastic cover (rear wheels only) 2. Locknuts 3. Wheel spacer 4. Lu[...]

Figures 30 1093  1. Right rear wheel m–3844 1 3 2 2 1. Hose clamp 2. Fuel line 3. Filter 2047  1. Side discharge chute 30 31 32[...]

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