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Contents
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Specifications 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exmark Lawn Mower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line 7. . . . .
Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug 7. . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 9. . . . . . . . . .
Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive 11. .
Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug 11. . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Grass Bag 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 14. . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug 16. . . . . .
Servicing the Air Filter 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Cutting Blade 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the
Fuel Filter 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Belt Cover 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Pivot Arms 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Oil Filter 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Gear Case 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable 21. . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Wheels 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage 23. . . . .
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Accessories 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty
Exmark Turf Equipment 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Warning
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.