Exmark Metro 21 Series - Manual (Page 5)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PAGE
1.1 Safety Alert Symbol .................................................................................... 1
1.2 Training....................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Preparation .............................................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Operation................................................................................................. 3-5
1.5 Maintenance & Storage ........................................................................... 5-6
1.6 Safety Signs ............................................................................................... 7
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Model Numbers .......................................................................................... 8
2.2 Engine ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Fuel System................................................................................................ 8
2.4 Safety Interlock System.............................................................................. 8
2.5 Transmission .............................................................................................. 8
2.6 Deck ........................................................................................................... 8
2.7 Dimensions................................................................................................. 8
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Installing the Handle ................................................................................ 8-9
3.2 Installing the Starter Rope .......................................................................... 9
3.3 Installing the Fuel Tank ............................................................................ 10
3.4 Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug ................................................... 10-11
3.5 Service the Engine .............................................................................. 11-12
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Controls ............................................................................................... 12-13
4.2 Pre-Start .............................................................................................. 13-14
4.3 Operating Instructions ......................................................................... 14-21
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level ................................................................. 22
5.2 Checking the Blade Brake Clutch............................................................. 22
5.3 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing ......................... 22-23
5.4 Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug ................................................. 23
5.5 Servicing the Air Filter ......................................................................... 23-25
5.6 Maintaining the Blade .......................................................................... 25-27
5.7 Cleaning the under the belt cover........................................................ 27-28
5.8 Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield................................................... 28
5.9 Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter .............................. 28
5.10 Lubricating the Pivot Arms ....................................................................... 29
5.11 Adjusting the Self-Propelled Drive............................................................ 29
5.12 Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................................................... 29-30
5.13 Changing the Engine Oil........................................................................... 30
5.14 Changing the Oil Filter......................................................................... 30-31
5.15 Lubricating the Gear Case ....................................................................... 32
5.16 Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable.............................................................. 32
5.17 Servicing the Wheels................................................................................ 32
6. STORAGE
6.1 Preparing the fuel system......................................................................... 33
6.2 Preparing the Engine................................................................................ 34
6.3 General Storage Information .................................................................... 34
6.4 Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage ........................................... 34-35
7. ACCESORIES ...................................................................................... 35
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................35-36
9. WARRANTY ......................................................................................... 37