Exmark M217B Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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6. Check condition of blade: refer to
INSPECTING, REMOVING, SHARPENING
BLADE section.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
8. Clean air cleaner: refer to SERVICING AIR
CLEANER section.
9. Lubricate the pivot arms: refer to
LUBRICATION section.
10. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces.
touch–up paint is available from an Authorized
Exmark Service Dealer.
11. Fill crankcase with oil: refer to FILL
CRANKCASE WITH OIL section.
12. Store mower in a clean, dry place, out of the
reach of children. Cover mower to keep it clean
and protected.
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 regulations, it
may be purchased at your local Authorized
Briggs and Stratton Service Dealer. Clean screen
after every 75 hours of operation. If mower is
operated on any California forest, brush, or grass
covered land without a properly operating spark
arrestor, the operator is violating state law,
Section 4442 Public Resources Code.