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M216H/M216HSP
ForSerialNos.
370,000 & 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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This spark ignition system complies with Canadian Page ICES-002. Adjusting the Self-propel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Changing the Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. Servicing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lubricating the Gear Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable .
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This manual identifies potential hazards and has special Training safety messages that help you and others avoid personal • Read the Operator’s Manual and other training injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read signal words used to identify the level of hazard. English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. material to them. Danger signals an extreme hazard t
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• Slow down on hillsides. Be sure to travel side to side • Keep all parts in good working condition and all on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machine’s hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged stability. Use caution while operating near drop-offs. decals. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. Exmark Lawn Mower Safety • Stop on level ground and shut off engine before The following list contains safety information specific to leaving the operator’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. 1-213242 (Self-propel model only) 74-1970 (Self-propel model only) 1. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 39-5770 77-0500 52-2610 (Hand-push model only) 82-9152 98-8017 52-2620 (Self-propel model only) 68-7410 4
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104-1329 104-8585 Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. USE Handle 1 Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/4 in. 2 Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in. 2 Carriage bolt 1 Washers 4 Locknuts 2 Installing the handle Thin nylon insert locknuts 2 Bag support rod 1 Bag aligning plate 1 Cap locknuts 3 Cable tie 1 5
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Installing the Handle Installing the Starter Rope 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle housing (using the bottom hole) with two 5/16–18 x (Fig. 2). 1–1/4 in. bolts, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 1). 2 3 2 1 1 6 4 m–210 7 5 Figure 2 8 1. Starter rope 2. Rope guide 11 9 10 Note: To make the rope easier to install, squeeze the 12 control bar on the handle. m-3850 Figure 1 Installing the Discharge Tunnel 1. Ba
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3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the To add oil: bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug 1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 4). 2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 5). 3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap 1 counterclockwise and pulling it out. 4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck (but do not rotate the cap clockwise to secure it), then remove it. 6. R
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1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 6). Danger 1 2 In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others 3 and can damage property. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and 5 when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty
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Starting the Engine Operation 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 6). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 2. Open the fuel valve by moving the lever to the right (Fig. 8). Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive and the control bar operate properly. When you release the control bar, the engine and the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Caution 1 This machine
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ground speed. Move the ground speed control to the Using the Self-propel Drive Neutral position when you use the lawn mower for trimming or whenever you leave the lawn mower. Self-propel Model only The lawn mower has three ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 is medium, and 3 is fast. The ground speed control is located Using the Discharge Tunnel at the rear of the belt cover (Fig. 9). Plug 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Insert the discharge tunnel plug; refer to Installing
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2. Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it securely in the notch. 1 3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. Using the Grass Bag Occasionally, you may want to use the grass bag for bagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves. m-1913 Installing the Grass Bag Figure 13 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Pin locked in bag notch 2. Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully forward and that the pin is engaged in the catch (Fig. 12).
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Danger Warning If the discharge door does not close completely, Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you the lawn mower could throw objects, causing slip and contact the blade. serious personal injury or death. Mow only in dry conditions. If you cannot close the door because the grass clippings clog the discharge area, stop the engine • Clean the underside of the lawn mower housing after and gently move the discharge door handle back each mowing. See Cleaning under the Housing on and
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• Cut the grass more frequently. • Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. • Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set the front wheels at 2-1/4 inches (5.7 cm) and the rear wheels at 2-3/4 inches (7.0 cm). Cutting Leaves • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves. • For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels
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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. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 15. • Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer for repair. Each Use • Remove grass clippings and dirt from under
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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 water will splash into the blade and clean Checking the Engine Oil Level out the clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under the Before you use the lawn mower, e
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1 Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it 2 after each use. Always ensure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely when you release the handle. If the debris prevents the discharge door from closing securely, clean 3 the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly. 4 Warning 5 Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious injury or kill the operator or bystanders. m-6674 Never
