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For Serial Nos.
510,000 & Higher
Part No. 103-9832 Rev. A
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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. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) in place and in proper working condition. ♦ Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or performing
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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 (6) line items o
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol .................................................................................... 1 1.2 Training....................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Preparation..............................................................................................1-3 1.4 Operation..........................................................................................
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1. SAFETY This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety requirements for walk- behind rotary mowers and the B71.4 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury. 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on the machine to
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1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. WHA
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DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved container. ♦ Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. ♦ Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or o
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not operate the machine without guards, shields and safety devices in place and working. ♦ Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing away from rotating parts. 1.4.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand. 1.4.2 Mow on
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1.4.8 Do Not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury. 1.4.9 Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running. 1.4.10 Start the engine carefully according to instructions with feet well away from the blades. 1.4.11 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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1.5.8 Keep all guards, shields and safety devices in place and in safe working condition. 1.5.9 Frequently check for worn or damaged components that could create a hazard. 1.5.10 All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment. 1.6 SAFETY SIGNS 1.6.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels. 1.6.2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
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PART NO.: 1-213240 LOCATION: On Rear Discharge Chute Cover PART NO.: 103-6329 PART NO.: 103-6328 LOCATION: Top Surface of LOCATION: Top Surface of Shifter Control Throttle Control 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: M266KASPC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3600 rpm 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 4 qt. (3.8 liter) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh
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3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 3.1 Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing on each side as shown Fig. 1). NOTE: You can adjust the handle height for comfortable operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the height. Loosen the lower mounting bolt, adjust the handle height as desired, and re-tighten lower bolts. 2. Move cable ties on each
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6. Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp (Fig. 3). FIGURE 3 3.3 Service the Engine 3.3.1 Filling the Crankcase with Oil Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ. Oil Capacity With Oil Filter 30 ounces (0.88 L) Before each use, ensure that the oil lev
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FIGURE 5 4.1.3 Self-Propel Drive Bail: Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 5. When the self-propel drive bail is squeezed, the unit will move forward at the speed set on the speed control lever. When this bail is released the unit will stop moving. 4.1.4 Throttle-Choke Control: The throttle-choke control is located on the left side of the handles as shown in Figure 6. The lever is used to control engine speed. Moving the lever to the full f
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4.2 PRE-START 4.2.1 Refer to Section 5 Maintenance and perform all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps. 4.2.2 Fill the Fuel Tank with Gasoline See Section 1.3 Preparation section for safety information regarding the proper way to handle gasoline. For best results, use clean, fresh, lead free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoli
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FIGURE 8 2. Open the fuel valve. The fuel valve is located at the lower left edge of the fuel tank. Rotate the valve counter-clockwise to turn on fuel. (Fig. 9) FIGURE 9 3. Move the throttle-choke control to the (Choke) position. NOTE: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm. 4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return slowly. 5. When the engine starts, move the th
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speed. Move the ground speed control to the Neutral position when you use the lawn mower for trimming or whenever you leave the lawn mower. 4.3.5 Operating the Blade Control Lever: 1. Start the engine. 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against the handle (Fig. 5). 3. Move the blade control lever to the full forward Latch position. Blades should engage (Fig. 6). 4. Release the blade control bail to disengage the blades. NOTE: The blade control lever will release rapidly
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14. Pull the lawn mower away from the newspaper. If the newspaper ball unravels or is shredded, the blade has not properly stopped, resulting in an unsafe operating condition. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ If the blade brake clutch system is inoperative, the blade will continue to rotate when you release the blade control bail. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with the blade could occur, causing serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Check the
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Front wheel height adjustment: 1. Pull the wheel height adjustment lever toward the wheel (Fig. 11) and move it to the desired setting. FIGURE 11 2. Release the wheel height adjustment lever and set it securely in the notch. 3. Adjust both front wheels to the same cutting height setting. Rear wheel height adjustment: 1. Pull the rear wheel height adjustment lever outward towards left wheel and move it to the same cutting height setting as the front wh
