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M216KASPC
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 number of
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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 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Preparing the Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Page Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage .
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert Introduction you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and possible injury or death. maintain your product properly. The information in this Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Exmark designs and produces safe could result in injury or death. To reduce
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• Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or • Stop the blade(s) if you must tilt the lawn mower for wearing open sandals. transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side area to be mowed. shields when operating the lawn mower. • Never operate the lawn mower with damaged or • Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the missing guards or shields, or without safety devices f
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• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, obstacles. and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check the • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. components and replace them with the manufacturer’s You could lose your footing or balance. recommended parts when necessary. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could • Lawn mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wra
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74-1970 1. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 43-8480 76-2110 52-2620 93-7398 68-7410 100-3282 104-1329 5
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Installing the Fuel Tank and the Assembly Fuel Line Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine 1. Start the two self-tapping screws into the bottom of the from the normal operating position. fuel tank and then remove the screws (Fig. 2). 4 Installing the Handle 3 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 2 locknuts. 2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with 2 cap
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Installing the Discharge Tunnel Before Starting Plug Filling the Crankcase with Oil 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 4). Hold the Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight door from closing while you insert the plug. detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ
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Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and Danger run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. When fueling, under certain circumstances, a 8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A cap clockwise until it is tight. fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. Filling the Fuel Tank with • Always place gasoline containers
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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. 9). 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 9 from the nor
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Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect Operating the Blade and the on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make Self-Propel Drive removing the plug difficult. Clean the plug thoroughly after each use. 1. Have the blade control bail in the A position (Fig. 11). C Checking the Blade Brake B Clutch Check the blade brake clutch (BBC) system before each A use to ensure that it is operating properly. Normal Test m-3769 Figure 11 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving p
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8. Move the blade control bail to the right and then lift it Test Using the Grass Bag up to about one inch (2.5 cm) below the handle; refer You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to to position A in Figure 14. check the blade brake clutch mechanism: Note: The fan-like noise indicates that the lawn 1. Install the empty grass bag on the discharge tunnel. mower blade is turning. 2. Start the engine. 1 3. Push the blade control bail (Fig. 13) down to its lowest position. A 4. Move t
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2. Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it Mowing with the Grass Bag securely in the notch. 3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height Warning setting. A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator’s Using the Grass Bag or bystander’s direction and result in serious Occasionally, you may wish to use the grass bag for personal injury or death to the operator or bagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves. bystanders. Che
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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 dischar
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4. Engage the blade. Checking the Engine Oil Level Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on clippings being washed out from under the housing. the dipstick (Fig. 6). If the oil level is below the Add mark, and oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on 5. Disengage the blade, stop the engine and wait for all page 7. moving
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5. Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel (Fig. 22). and Plug 1 Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it after each use. Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes 2 securely when you release the handle. If the debris prevents the discharge door from closing securely, clean the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly. m-7281 Warning Figure 22 Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown 1. Paper air filter 2.
