Exmark Metro 21 Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and
under certain conditions, can cause personal injury or
property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never siphon.
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side.
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp
edges.
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
5.4 Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug
Service Interval: Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it after each use.
Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely when you release the
handle. If the debris prevents the discharge door form closing securely, clean the inside
of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from
an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill the
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one of
the following is true:
- The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in the
discharge tunnel.
- The grass bag is locked in place.
- The optional side discharge chute is locked in place.
- The discharge tunnel door is locked in place.
5.5 Servicing the Air Filter
For Kawasaki Units:
Service Interval: Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours.
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every 300 operating hours. (more
frequently in dusty conditions)
NOTE: Do not operate the engine without the air filter assembly; extreme engine
damage will occur.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig 12 & 14).
3. Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover (Fig 21.)