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Exmark Manufacturing Company – 1998

Printed in USA

All Rights Reserved

WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW CAUTIOUS

OPERATING PRACTICES CAN RESULT IN

SERIOUS OPERATOR INJURY.

1.

Keep all shields, guards and safety devices (especially grass discharge
system) in place and in proper working condition.

2.

Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key before
adjusting, servicing, or performing maintenance.

3.

When mower deck becomes clogged, stop engine and remove spark plug
wire(s) or remove key before cleaning blockage.

4.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.

5.

Keep off mower unless seat or platform is provided.

6.

Keep others off mower.

CAUTION

CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE TO
CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR
OTHER PRODUCTIVE HARM ARE FOUND
IN GASOLINE, CRUDE OIL, AND MANY
OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND
THEIR VAPORS, OR RESULTS FROM
THEIR USE.

READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS
AND USE CARE WHEN HANDLING OR
USING ALL PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.

(CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 25249.6)

WARNING

Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors has
caused cancer in laboratory animals.

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.

Keep face away from nozzle and gas
tank/container opening.

Keep away from eyes and skin.

Never siphon by mouth.

Failure to use caution may cause
serious injury or illness.

HEALTH WARNING

GASOLINE

Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any
obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers,
accept no variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and
descriptions contained in this publication.

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and
provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any service or emission control part repair and
replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.

Summary of Contents for M217B

Page 1: ...Part NO 850553 3321 185 METRO 21 Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ODUCTS CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 25249 6 WARNING Harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors has caused cancer in laboratory animals Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank container opening Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouth Failure to use caution may cause serious injury or illness HEALTH WARNING GASOLINE Exmark r...

Page 3: ...e only through participating Exmark Dealers and applies only to orders submitted on this program Monday through Thursday UPS has initiated a Saturday delivery program to many areas of the continental United States and can be requested for an overnight shipment on Friday to be delivered Saturday The next day air charge plus the Satur day delivery fee will be the responsibility of the purchaser Exma...

Page 4: ...k equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them for you from the factory All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory however attention is required on your part if y...

Page 5: ...cifications Model Number M217B M217BSP Engine Briggs and Stratton 6 5HP OHV 3000 RPM No load Fuel System Capacity 4 0 qt 3 8 L Fuel filter Replaceable inline 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 Cutting Height Adjusts in 1 2 1 3 cm increments from 75 1 9 cm to 3 25 8 3 cm Grass Catcher Capacity 2 5 Bu 88 L ...

Page 6: ...fety instructions to avoid serious injury or death This mower is designed for cutting and recycling grass or when equipped with a grass bag for catching cut grass Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user or bystanders Note This engine is NOT equipped with a spark arrester muffler Use or operation of this mower in the State of California on any forest covered brush covere...

Page 7: ... local regulations 6 Keep face hands and feet away from the mower housing and cutter blade when the engine is running Blade can cause injury to hands and feet Stay behind the handle until the engine stops 7 When bagging grass stop engine and ensure discharge door is closed before removing and emptying bag 8 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before unclogging discharge tunnel re...

Page 8: ...ne free of excessive grease grass leaves and accumulations of dirt 6 Check grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration Replace with a new bag for your protection Check that replacement bags comply with original Exmark recommendations or specifications 7 Allow engine to cool before storing mower in any enclosure Do not store mower with gasoline in fuel tank near any open flame or where g...

Page 9: ...that is damaged or lost ON MOWER HOUSING Part No 213239 Hand push model only ON BELT COVER Part No 213243 Self propelled model only ON BELT COVER Part No 213241 Self propelled model only ON CONTROL BAR Part No 213424 Hand push model only ON MOWER DECK Part No 213240 ON MOWER DECK Part No 213245 Self propelled model only ON GEAR BOX Part No 213244 ON DISCHARGE TUNNEL ...

Page 10: ...of fuel line onto elbow fitting Fig 5 Secure fuel line in place with fuel line clamp Install Discharge Tunnel Plug 1 Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards Fig 6 Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring loaded door from closing while inserting the plug 2 Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening rotate the plug clockwis...

Page 11: ...ommends the use of fresh clean UNLEADED regular grade gasoline with an octane rating of 85 or higher in Exmark gasoline powered products Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner extends engine life and promotes good starting by reducing the build up of combustion chamber deposits In countries other than U S A leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially available and unleaded is unavailable IMPORTANT ...

Page 12: ...not used Using Discharge Tunnel Plug 1 Make sure engine is off Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards Fig 6 Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring loaded door from closing while inserting the plug 2 Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening you must rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it Fig 6 Make sure...

Page 13: ...s may result if discharge door does not close completely WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD If discharge door cannot be closed because grass clippings clog discharge area stop engine and gently move discharge door handle back and forth until door can be closed completely If door still cannot be closed remove obstruction with a stick no...

Page 14: ...Keep engine in good running condition Cutting and recutting requires more horsepower Clean air filter more frequently Cutting and recutting stirs up more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and reduces engine performance Cutting Grass Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year In the heat of the summer it is generally best to cut grass at the 1 4 2 4 or 2 4 height of c...

Page 15: ...ery season More frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty IMPORTANT Do not operate engine without air filter elements extreme engine wear or damage will occur Note Tipping mower on wrong side to service underside of mower may cause damage to air filters 1 Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug Fig 10 2 Remove two 2 k...

Page 16: ...de allowing oil to drain into drain pan Fig 18 5 When oil is drained return mower to upright position and add fresh oil to engine Refer to OIL section in BEFORE STARTING chapter Adjusting Throttle Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does not start Whenever a new throttle control cable is installed throttle must be adjusted 1 Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Pull ...

Page 17: ...ing the mower If a slot or wear is noticed Fig 23B C replace blade Refer to step 5 Note For best performance install new blade before cutting season begins During the year file down small nicks to maintain the cutting edge POTENTIAL HAZARD A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into operator s or bystander s area WHAT CAN HAPPEN A thrown piece of blade could cause...

Page 18: ...E CONDUIT Self propelled Model Fig 27 Loosen nut on cable bracket Insert 16 4 object between brake lever and handle Pull down on cable conduit until all slack is removed from wire Then tighten nut Hand Push Model Fig 28 Loosen jam nut on brake cable Insert 16 4 object between brake lever and handle Turn cable adjuster on brake cable until slack is removed Then tighten nut Servicing Wheels Removal ...

Page 19: ...ss clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill operator or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never start or operate the mower unless one of the following is true 1 The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in discharge tunnel 2 The grass bag is locked in place 3 The optional side discharge chute is lock...

Page 20: ... start engine and let it idle until all fuel is consumed and engine stops Repeat the starting procedure two more times to ensure all gas is removed from the engine If gasoline is not drained gum like varnish deposits will form and cause poor engine operation even starting problems Note If engine is operating on oxygenated or reformulated gasoline gasoline blended with an alcohol or an ether remove...

Page 21: ...cted Accessories For special conditions the following accessories may be purchased at your local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer 1 Side Discharge Kit Part No 211004 Install in seconds Rear mounted in place of the grass bag Disperses clippings while trimming on both sides Fig 32 2 Spark Arrestor Briggs and Stratton Part No 398067 If a spark arrestor is required because of local state or federal re...

Page 22: ...back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid for by the owner Exmark s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower Proof of purchase may be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty ...

Page 23: ...oss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the terms of this warranty vii any claims for lost revenue lost profit or additional cost as a result of a claim of breach of warranty or viii attorney s fees There are no representations or warranties which have been authorized and provided to the buyer of the turf equipment other than as set forth in this warranty Any and all stateme...

Page 24: ...have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a B S Service Representative at 1 414 259 5262 The emission warranty is a defects warranty Defects are judged on normal engine performance The warranty is not related to an in use emission test Briggs Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your ...

Page 25: ...n because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil check oil level daily or after every 8 hours of operation Refill when necessary and change at recommended intervals Read Owner s Manual 5 Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as clutches transmissions remote controls etc which are not manufactured by Br...

Page 26: ...ights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Briggs Stratton Corporation F P Stratton Jr Chairman and Chief Executive Officer WARRANTY PERIOD WITHIN U S A AND CANADA OUTSIDE U S A AND CANADA ENGINES CONSUMER USE COMMERCIAL USE CONSUMER USE COMMERCIAL USE All Vanguard engines 2 year engine Lifetime Magnetron ignition All Diamond Plus Industrial Plus I C engines and sleeve...

Page 27: ...l and serial number decal m 3850 1 2 3 4 1 Bag support rod 2 Cap locknut 3 Handle 4 Handle latch m 210 1 2 1 Rope guide 2 Starter rope 530 1 2 3 4 5 1 Plastic clips 2 Gas tank 3 Self tapping screw 4 Tank bracket 5 Slots 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 28: ...4 1 2 3 2045 1 Fuel line clamp 2 Elbow fitting 3 Fuel line m 262 2 1 1 Discharge door handle 2 Plug tilted clockwise m 275 1 1 Spring clip m 3845 1 2 3 4 1 Oil fill tube 2 Dipstick 3 ADD mark 4 FULL mark 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 29: ...rol bar 2 Throttle 3 Fingertip starter m 3662 1 2 1 Primer 2 Spark plug wire m 3849 1 1 Ground speed control m 261 1 3 2 1 Bag frame on retaining post 2 Pin engaged in catch 3 Handle fully forward discharge door closed 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 30: ...Figures 26 m 260 1 1 Pin locked in bag notch 4 4 4 4 4 4 976 1 225 English 1 Height of cut adjuster ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ m 3664 1 2 3 4 1 Knob 2 Cover 3 Foam pre cleaner 4 Paper cartridge 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 31: ...Figures 27 m 3848 1 2 1 Oil fill tube 2 Oil filter m 3638 1 2 3 4 1 Cable clamp screw 2 Governor control lever 3 Throttle cable 4 Casing 228 1 1 Control knob m 1992 1 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 32: ...Figures 28 m 3854 1 2 3 4 1 Blade 2 Bolt 3 Lockwasher 4 Accelerator 270 1 1 1 2 3 4 1 Sail 2 Flat part of blade 3 Wear 4 Slot formed 153 1 1 Sharpen at this angle only 232 1 1 Grease fitting 22 23 24 25 ...

Page 33: ...Brake lever 3 Cable bracket 483 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Handle 2 Brake lever 3 3 16 1 4 4 Cable adjuster 5 Jam nut 6 Cable conduit 209 1 2 3 6 7 5 4 5 4 8 9 2 1 Plastic cover rear wheels only 2 Locknuts 3 Wheel spacer 4 Lug 5 Wheel half 6 Bearing hub assembly 7 Bearing spacer 8 Bearing 2 9 Capscrew 26 27 28 29 ...

Page 34: ...Figures 30 1093 1 Right rear wheel m 3844 1 3 2 2 1 Hose clamp 2 Fuel line 3 Filter 2047 1 Side discharge chute 30 31 32 ...

Page 35: ...Date Description Work Done Service Done By SERVICE RECORD ...

Page 36: ...ZER Z HP EXPLORER TURF RANGER TURF TRACER HP VIKING HYDRO METRO METRO HP SELF STEERING SULKY GRASS CATCHER MICRO MULCHING ACCESSORY EXMARK MFG CO INC INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 BEATRICE NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PART NO 850553 402 223 6300 FAX 402 223 6384 PRINTED IN U S A ...

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