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METRO 21
Operator’s Manual
3321–185
Part NO. 850553
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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW CAUTIOUS OPERATING PRACTICES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS OPERATOR INJURY. CAUTION 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) or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or performing maintenance. 3. When mower deck becomes clogged, stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key before cleaning blockage. 4. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away f
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CONGRATULATIONS 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 OPERATING YOUR MOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. By following the operating, maintenance and safety instructions, you will prolong the life of your mo
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Page Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Model Number: M217B, M217BSP General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Engine: Briggs and Stratton 6.5HP
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DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal This mower is designed for cutting and recycling words used to identify the level of hazard. However, grass or, when equipped with a grass bag, for regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user or bystanders. DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause Note: This engine is NOT equipped with a serious injury or death if the recommended spark arrester muffler. Use o
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D. Do not smoke while refueling. 6. Keep face, hands, and feet away from the mower housing and cutter blade when the engine is running. Blade can cause injury to hands and 6. Keep all guards, shields, grass catcher, discharge tunnel plug, optional discharge chute and safety feet. Stay behind the handle until the engine devices in place. Repair or replace damaged stops. parts, including decals. Check all safety devices 7. When bagging grass, stop engine and ensure before each use. discharge door
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6. Check grass catcher bag frequently for wear or Maintenance And Storage deterioration. Replace with a new bag for your protection. Check that replacement bags comply 1. Perform only those maintenance instructions with original Exmark recommendations or described in this manual. If major repairs are specifications. ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer. 7. Allow engine to cool before storing mower in 2. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, s
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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. Hand-push model only Self-propelled model only ON MOWER DECK ON BELT COVER (Part No. 213240) (Part No. 213241) ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No. 213239) Self-propelled model only ON CONTROL BAR (Part No. 213424) Self-propelled model only Hand-push model only ON GEAR BOX ON BELT COVER (Part No. 213244) (Part No. 2132
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4. Remove red cap from end of fuel line and from Assembly end of elbow fitting on gas tank. Slide end of fuel line onto elbow fitting (Fig. 5). Secure fuel line in place with fuel line clamp. Install Handle 1. Mount handle to outside of mower housing, Install Discharge Tunnel Plug using bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” lg. capscrews, washers, and thin nylon insert 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on locknuts (Fig. 2). the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 6). Hold the disch
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low, add only enough oil to raise level to FULL This engine is certified to operate on unleaded mark on dipstick. DO NOT FILL ABOVE gasoline. The Exmark Manufacturing Company FULL MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULD strongly recommends the use of fresh, clean, BE DAMAGED WHEN STARTED. POUR UNLEADED regular grade gasoline with an octane OIL SLOWLY. rating of 85 or higher in Exmark gasoline powered products. Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends engine life, and promotes good starting by reducing 4. Inse
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grass must be cut, use highest height-of-cut Using Discharge Tunnel Plug setting for first mowing. Then recut the grass at a more normal setting. If too long of grass is cut, 1. Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door mower may plug and cause engine to stall. by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 6). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring–loaded door from 2. SHARP BLADE—Begin each cutting season closing while inserting the plug. with a sharp blade.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD • Grass clippings and other objects can be • Thrown objects may result if discharge thrown from an open discharge tunnel. door does not close completely. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Objects thrown with enough force could • Thrown objects can cause serious personal cause serious personal injury or death to injury or death. operator or bystander. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • If discharge door cannot be closed because • Never open door on
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setting. Assure pin on adjusting lever engages • Set engine speed to fastest position. Maximum notch in mower housing wear plate. Adjust all horsepower provides best cutting results. wheels to the same setting. • Clean clippings or leaves from underside of mower deck after each mowing. • Keep engine in good running condition. Cutting and recutting requires more horsepower. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Clean air filter more frequently. Cutting and • Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bring recutting stir
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frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated Cutting Leaves in dusty or dirty conditions. Replace air cleaner parts, • When cutting is complete, always be sure that if very dirty. 50% of the lawn shows through the cut leaf IMPORTANT: Do not operate engine without cover. This may require one or more passes over the leaves. air filter elements; extreme engine wear or damage will occur. • For light leaf coverage, position all wheels at the same height-of-cut setting. Note: Tipping mower on
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IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or 5. When oil is drained, return mower to upright dirty spark plug. Do not sand blast, scrape, or position and add fresh oil to engine. Refer to clean electrodes because engine damage could OIL section in BEFORE STARTING chapter. result from grit entering cylinder. 3. Set air gap at 0.020” (0.50 mm) (Fig. 17). Install Adjusting Throttle correctly gapped spark plug and gasket seal. Tighten plug firmly to 14 ft–lb (19 Nm). Throttle control adjustment may be
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3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Slowly pull mower Note: For best performance, install new blade backward while control bar is gradually moved before cutting season begins. During toward handle. Adjustment is correct when rear the year, file down small nicks to wheels stop turning and control bar is about maintain the cutting edge. one inch from handle (Fig. 21). Inspecting, Removing, POTENTIAL HAZARD Sharpening Blade • A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into Always mow
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3. ADJUST CABLE CONDUIT— Lubrication Self-propelled Model (Fig. 27) After every 25 operating hours or when season ends, Loosen nut on cable bracket. Insert /”-/” pivot arms must be lubricated. object between brake lever and handle. Pull down on cable conduit until all slack is removed 1. Move rear wheel height–of–cut levers to center from wire. Then tighten nut. setting. Wipe grease fittings with clean rag (Fig. 25). Install grease gun onto fitting and Hand Push Model (Fig. 28) gently apply
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5. Check alignment of all parts and tighten screws, alternating from side to side for a uniform fit, until wheel halves are drawn together. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel. 6. Install two capscrews and locknuts, previously removed, in remaining holes in wheel halves and WHAT CAN HAPPEN tighten. Remove two long screws or bolts and • Thrown objects can cause serious injury or replace with two capscrews and locknuts. kill operator or
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Scraping Method Storage If washing does not remove all debris from under 1. For long term storage, either drain gasoline from deck, tip mower and scrape it clean. fuel tank or add a fuel stabilizer to the gasoline. To drain gasoline, refer to DRAINING 1. Pull wire off spark plug. GASOLINE section. After fuel is drained, start engine and let it idle until all fuel is consumed 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to and engine stops. Repeat the starting procedure DRAINING GASOLINE section. two
