Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Metro 21 Series Exmark
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For Serial Nos. 510,000 & Higher Part No. 103-9195 Rev. A.
- i - WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ This product is a piece of power equipment. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to f ollow safe operating pr act ices can result in serious operator inj ur y or even death.
- ii - EXMARK PA RTS PLUS ® PROGRA M EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Ex mark dealer does not ha ve the Ex mark part in stock, Exmark w ill get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed! ! How the Program Works 1.
- iii - CONGRAT ULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mow er. T his product has been caref ully designed and manuf actured to g ive you a max im um am ount of dependability and years of t r ouble- fr ee oper at ion.
- iv - TA BLE OF CONTENTS 1. SA FETY PA GE 1.1 Safety Al ert Sy m bol .................................................................................... 1 1.2 Trai ning.................................................................................
- 1 - 1. SA FETY This law n mow er meets or exceeds t he CPSC bl ade saf et y requirements for w alk- behind rotary mowers and t he B71. 4 speci f i cat ions of the A m eri can Nat i onal Standards Instit ut e i n ef f ect at t he time of producti on.
- 2 - 1.3.3 W hile mowing, always wear substantial f oot wear and long trousers. Do not operate eq uipm ent when baref oot or when wearing open sandals.
- 3 - DA NGER POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ In certain condit ions g asoline is extremely flamm able and highly explosive. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charg e can ignite g asoline vapors. A f ire or explosion from g asoline can burn you, others, and cause property damag e.
- 4 - WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, f eet , hair , clothing, or accessor ies can becom e entangled in r ot at ing parts. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traum atic amputation or sev ere laceratio ns.
- 5 - 1.4.8 Do Not change t he eng ine governor sett ing s or overspeed the engine. O per ating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of per sonal injury. 1.4.9 Never attempt t o make wheel height adj ustments while the engine is r unning .
- 6 - 1.5.5 Gasoline powered equipment or f uel containers should not be st ored in a basement or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances ar e present. 1.5.6 Max im um m owing result s and safety can only be achieved if the m ower is properly maintained and oper at ed cor r ectly.
- 7 - For Units without a Blade Brak e Clutch PART NO.: 39- 5770 LOCATIO N: Top RH Surf ace of Mower Deck For Units with a Blade Brak e Clutch PART NO.
- 8 - 2. SPECIFICA TIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: M216HSP; M216HSPC; M 216KA; M216KASP; M216KASPC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2. 1 Engine Specif icat ions: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2. 2 RPM (No Load): 3300 r pm 2.3 FUEL SY STEM 2.3. 1 Capacity: 4 qt . (3.8 liter ) Kawasaki Unit s; 2.
- 9 - NOTE : You can adjust the handle heig ht for comfor t able oper at ion. Stand behind the handle to deter m ine the height. T o adjust the handle heig ht, position t he carriage bolt s into the upper, m iddle, or lower mount ing holes in the handle latches and secure with the black k nobs.
- 10 - 3.3 Installing t he Fuel T ank and the Fuel Line ( Units w ith Kaw asaki Engines Only) 1. Start t he t wo self-tapping scr ews into the bottom of the fuel t ank and then rem ove the screws (Fig. 3) . 2. Hook the plast ic clips on t he f ront of the f uel t ank onto the f uel tank br ack et (Fig.
- 11 - Spring Clip 2. Since the plug is slig htly wider than the discharge t unnel opening , rotat e t he plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig.
- 12 - 4. OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE : Determ ine the left and r ight sides of the machine f r om the normal oper at ing position. 4.1 CONTROLS 4.1.1 Familiarize y our self with the controls and oper at ion of the unit. Carefully read t he f ollowing informat ion about the controls and t heir oper at ion.
- 13 - For units w it h a Blade Br ake Cont rol: The t hrottle-chok e control also includes an engine k ill posit ion. Moving the lever into the f ull rearward ( Off ) position will kill the engine.
- 14 - expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded g asoline r esult s in f ewer combustion deposits and longer eng ine life. NOTE: Do not add oil t o t he g asoline. NOTE: Do not use methanol, gasoline cont ai ning methanol, g asohol containing more the 10% et hanol, pr emium gasoline or white g as.
- 15 - Befor e at t empting t o oper ate the unit, r efer t o Sect ion 1 (Safet y) and f ollow all safet y, operat ing, and prepar at ion g uidelines as stated in that sect ion. 4.3.2 Starting the Eng ine 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (For Honda Units: See Fig ure 12, For Kawasaki Units: See Fig ur e 14) .
- 16 - handle to increase the g round speed. W hen you hold the g round speed control tig ht against t he handle, the lawn mower self-pr opels at t he maximum ground speed. Move the ground speed cont r ol t o t he Neut ral position when you use the lawn mower for trim m ing or whenever you leav e t he lawn mower.
- 17 - 10. Release t he blade cont r ol bail. You should hear a “bang . ” The blade should stop in three seconds. 11. I m m ediat ely push the lawn mow er over t he newspaper ball. 12. St op t he eng ine and wait for all m oving par t s to stop. 13.
- 18 - DA NGER POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Adjusting t he cutting heig ht levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A moving blade can cause serious injury. HOW TO AVO ID THE HAZARD ♦ Stop the eng ine and wait f or all movement t o st op befor e adj ust ing the cutting heig ht.
- 19 - NOTE: T he discharge door in t he lawn mower housing is now open. Mow ing with the Gr ass Bag WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ A worn grass bag could allow small stones and ot her similar debris t o be t hrown in the operator’s or bystander’s direction.
- 20 - DA NGER POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ The lawn mower can throw grass clippings and ot her objects thoug h an open discharge t unnel. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Objects t hr own with enough for ce could cause ser ious personal injury or death t o an operator or bystander.
- 21 - • Slow dow n your m owing speed if the lawn mower does not cut the leave finely enough. • If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to the g rass in the spring t o reduce the acidity of the oak leaves. 5. MAINTENA NCE NOTE : Determ ine the left and r ight sides of the machine f r om the normal oper at ing position.
- 22 - 5.1 Checking t he Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use. Make sure that t he oil level is between the Add and the Full m a r k s as shown on the dipstick ( Fig . 7 & 8). I f the oil level is below the Add mar k , add oil. Ref er to Filling t he Crankcase with Oil ( Sect ion 3.
- 23 - WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Tipping t he lawn mower may cause the f uel to leak fr om t he car bur etor or the f uel tank. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Gasoline is extremely f lammable, hig hly explosive, and under certain condit ions, can cause per sonal inj ur y or property damag e.
- 24 - 4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroug hly (Fig 21). 5. Remove the paper air f ilter and discard it as r e q uired (Fig. 22) NOTE: Do not t r y to clean a paper air filter . 6. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash it with a mild deterg ent and water, then blot it dry (Fig 21).
- 25 - 4. Remove the cover. NOTE: Be car ef ul to prevent dir t and debris fr om f alling int o t he base. 5. Remove the foam and paper elements f r om t he base (Fig. 23) . 6. Remove the f oam elem ent f rom t he paper elem ent (Fig. 23) . 7. Inspect the f oam and paper element s, and replace them if they are damag ed or excessively dirty.
- 26 - Bolt and Lock W asher Blade A ccelerator Figure 25 (Units w it hout a Bl ade Brake Clutch Onl y) 5. Inspect the Blade f or sharpness and wear, especially where the flat and t he cur ved parts meet (Fig.
- 27 - 7. For Sharpening : File the top side of the blade to maint ain it s original cutt ing angle (Fig. 27A) and inner cutting edg e radius (Fig. 27B). The blade will remain balanced if you remove the sam e am ount of mater ial f rom both cut t ing edges.
- 28 - 6. Connect the wire to the spark plug 5.8 Cleaning the Blade Br ak e Clutch Shield Service Interval: Clean at the end of each m owing season. 1. Stop the engine and wait f or all moving part s t o st op. 2. Disconnect the wire fr om t he spar k plug ( Fig .
- 29 - G0224 Control Knob 5. Open the f uel valve by t ur ning the lever to t he open posit ion (Fig. 3) . 6. Drain the g asoline com p let ely f rom the t ank and fuel line int o an appr oved f uel container. 7. Remove the fuel t ank f r om the mower.
- 30 - 0.030 in. (0. 76 mm) NOTE: Replace a crack ed, fouled, or dir ty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes because grit ent er ing the cylinder can damage t he eng ine. 5. Set the gap on t he plug to 0.030 in. ( 0.76 mm) ( Fig .33) 6. Install the spark plug and the g asket seal.
- 31 - 1. Run the engine t o warm t he oil. WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Oil may be hot af ter engine has been r un. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injur y. HOW TO AVO ID THE HAZARD ♦ Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you drain it.
- 32 - 1. Remove the grass bag . 2. Install a g r ease g un onto the f itting th r oug h the belt cover opening ( Fig . 36) 3. Gently apply one to two pumps of #2 m ulti-purpose lithium -base grease. 4. Install the g rass bag. 5.16 Adjust ing the Blade Brak e Cable : Service Interval: Adjust whenever a new blade brake cable assembly it installed 1.
- 33 - 2. Disconnect the wire for m the spark plug (Fig. 12 & 14) . 3. Remove the bolt, t he wheel spacer, and t he lock nut mounting the wheel to the pivot arm (Fig . 38). 4. Separate the wheel halves from t he t ire by removing four bolt s and f our lock nut s (Fig.
- 34 - WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Gasoline vapors can explode if they come int o cont act with an open flame. HOW TO AVO ID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not store g asoline over long periods of time.
- 35 - 3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is crack ed, broken, or if t he elect r odes are wor n. 4. Install the spar k plug and t or que it to 17 f t-lb (23 N- m ). 5. Perfor m any needed maintenance procedures. 6. Fill the f uel in t he fuel tank with fresh g asoline.
- 36 - Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The wire is not c onnected to the spark plug. 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 2. The s park plug is pitted, f ouled, or the gap is incor rect. 2. Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if neces sary.
- 37 - 9. 2-Yea r Limited Warranty Exmark Turf Equipment (For units pur chased on or af ter October 1, 2004) Conditions and Products Covered Exmark M fg.
- 38 - SERVICE RECORD Date Descripti on of Work Done Service Done By.
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