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Specifications
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Safety
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Safe Operating Practices
2
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General Operation
2
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While Operating
3
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Maintenance And Storage
4
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Safety and Instruction Decals
5
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Assembly
6
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Install Handle
6
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Install Gas Tank
6
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Install Discharge Tunnel Plug
6
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Before Starting
6
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Oil
6
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Gasoline
7
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Operation
7
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Operating Tips
7
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Starting and Stopping
8
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Using Discharge Tunnel Plug
8
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Using Grass Bag
8
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Adjusting Height-of-Cut
9
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Mulching Tips
10
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Maintenance
11
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Servicing Air Cleaner
11
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Replacing Spark Plug
11
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Draining Gasoline
12
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Changing Crankcase Oil and Filter
12
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Adjusting Throttle
12
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Cleaning Cooling System
12
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Adjusting Wheel Drive
12
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Inspecting, Removing, Sharpening Blade
13
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Lubrication
14
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Lubricating Gear Case
14
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Adjusting Blade Brake Cable
14
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Servicing Wheels
14
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Cleaning Mower
15
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Fuel Filter
16
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Storage
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Accessories
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Warranty
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Figures
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Specifications
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)
Weight:
M217B
88 lbs. (39.9 kg)
M217BSP
105 lbs. (47.6 kg)
Safety
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Exmark
designs, produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art
products, you are responsible for using the product
properly and safely. You are also responsible for
training persons who you allow to use the product
about safe operation.
The Exmark warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
