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Contents
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Specifications
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Introduction
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Safety
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General Lawn Mower Safety
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Exmark Lawn Mower Safety
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Safety and Instruction Decals
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Assembly
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Installing the Handle
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Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line
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Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug
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Before Starting
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Filling the Crankcase with Oil
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Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline
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Operation
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Controls
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Starting the Engine
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Stopping the Engine
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Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive
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Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug
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Checking the Blade Brake Clutch
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
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Using the Grass Bag
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Operating Tips
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Maintenance
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
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Checking the Blade Brake Clutch
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Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing
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Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug
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Servicing the Air Filter
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Changing the Engine Oil
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Maintaining the Blade
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Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield
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Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Fuel Filter
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Cleaning under the Belt Cover
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Lubricating the Pivot Arms
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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
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Servicing the Spark Plug
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Changing the Oil Filter
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Lubricating the Gear Case
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Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable
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Servicing the Wheels
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Storage
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Preparing the Fuel System
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Preparing the Engine
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General Information
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Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage
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Accessories
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Troubleshooting
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Limited Warranty
Exmark Turf Equipment
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This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Specifications
Model Number:
M216KASPC
Engine:
Kawasaki 6.0 hp OHV
3300 RPM (No load)
Fuel System:
Capacity:
4.0 qt. (3.8 L)
Fuel filter:
Non-replaceable, in tank
Transmission:
3 speeds forward
Speed range:
First
1.8 mph (2.9 km/h)
Second
2.7 mph (4.3 km/h)
Third
3.8 mph (6.1 km/h)
Cutting Width:
21 in. (53 cm)
Cutting Height:
Adjusts in 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) increments from
.75 in. (1.9 cm) to 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Grass Catcher Capacity
2.5 Bu. (88 L)
Weight (with bag):
115 lb. (52.2 kg)
