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M216KA / M216KASP
For Serial Nos.
440,000 & Higher
CONGRATULATIONS 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 authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer,
always give the model number and serial n
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IMPORTANT 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. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • This product is a piece of power equipment. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death.
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EXMARK PARTS PLUS PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: 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 request by customer, the dealer contacts his distributor by 1:00 p.m. local time, and requests Exmark Parts Plus shipment of six line items or less. 2. Distributor ships
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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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Page Contents Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Page Limited Warranty Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Exmark Turf Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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This manual uses two other words to highlight Specifications information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general Model Number: M216KA, M216KASP information worthy of special attention. Engine: Kawasaki 6.0HP OHV 3300 RPM (No load) Safety Fuel System: This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade Capacity: 4.0 qt. (3.8 L) safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn Fuel filter: Non-replaceable, in tank mowers and the B71.4 specifications of
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• Never allow adults unfamiliar with these instructions – If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it to operate the lawn mower. outdoors. • Never mow while people (especially children) or pets • Replace faulty mufflers. are nearby. Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the • Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade area. bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
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– before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; • Replace worn or damaged parts. – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn • Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline mower; vapors are explosive. – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper mower for damage and make repairs before starting operation regularly. and operating the lawn mower; and • Keep the lawn mower free of grass, leaves, or other – if the lawn mow
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• Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely • Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from necessary. Always look down and behind before and the attachment discharge area, the underside of the while backing up. lawn mower, and any moving parts while the engine is running. • Be aware of the lawn mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the lawn • Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or mower without either the grass catcher or the guard in un
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Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 77-0500 Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 5/16–18 x 1–1/4 in. cap screws, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts. 2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with 2 cap screws (5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in.), washers, and nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 1). 82-9152 2 3 1 4 98-8017 m-534 Figure 1 1. Handle latch 3. Cap locknut (2) 2
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2. Hook the plastic clips on the front of the fuel tank onto Installing the Starter Rope the fuel tank bracket (Fig. 3). Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle 3. Secure the fuel tank to the tank base with the two (Fig. 2). self-tapping screws (Fig. 3). Do not overtighten the screws. 4. Remove the red cap from the end of the fuel line and from the end of the elbow fitting on the fuel tank 2 (Fig. 4). 1 m–210 2 Figure 2 3 1. Starter rope 2. Rope guide 1 m-7283 Note: To make th
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2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 7). while inserting it (Fig. 5). Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points upward. 3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the 2 bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 6). 3 1 m-7277 m-7278 Figure 7 1. Dipstick
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Filling the Fuel Tank with Danger Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer others and damage property. combustion deposits and longer engine life. • Always
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3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4 Starting the Engine to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Do not fill into the filler neck. 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 10). 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. 1 4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline. Operation m-7280 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Figure 10 from the n
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Operating the Blade and the Using the Discharge Tunnel Self-Propel Drive Plug Note: The self-propel features are for the self-propel 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. model only. 2. Insert the plug; refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel 1. Have the blade control bail in the A position (Fig. 12). Plug on page 7. 3. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle C rearward and lift up the spring clip on the bottom of the plug. When the plug is unlocked, pull it out o
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Mowing with the Grass Bag Using the Grass Bag Occasionally, you may wish to use the grass bag for Warning bagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves. A worn grass bag could allow small stones and Installing the Grass Bag other similar debris to be thrown in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. personal injury or death to the operator or 2. Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully forward bystanders. and
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Cutting Grass Operating Tips • Grass grows at different rates at different times of the • Review the safety instructions and read this manual year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the 2 carefully before operating the lawn mower. inch (51 mm), 2-1/2 inch (64 mm), or 3 inch (76 mm) • Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and cutting height settings. Cut only about a third of the other debris that the blade could hit and throw. grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • 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 not, contact an Authorized Service Each Use Dealer for repair. • Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. • Clean the discharge tunnel and the discha
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Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidently contact the spark plug. Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out Checking the Engine Oil Level clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the housing. Before you use the lawn mower, make
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4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly (Fig. 18). Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel 5. Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required and Plug (Fig. 19). Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it after each use. 1 Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely when you release the handle. If the debris 2 prevents the discharge door from closing securely, clean the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly. Warning m-7281 Grass clippings and other
