COMMERCIAL 21
ForSerialNos.
850,000&Higher
PartNo.4500-674Rev.A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,or
otherreproductiveharm.
Important: Theengineinthisproductisnot
equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa
violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
(CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis
engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126.
Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar
laws.
Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002Cesystèmed’allumageparètincellede
vèhiculeestconformeàlanormeNMB-002du
Canada.
TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.
KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
ShouldthisengineOwner’sManualbecome
damagedorillegible,replaceimmediately .
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Exmarkreservestherighttomakechangesor
addimprovementstoitsproductsatanytime
withoutincurringanyobligationtomakesuch
changestoproductsmanufacturedpreviously.
Exmark,oritsdistributorsanddealers,accept
noresponsibilityforvariationswhichmaybe
evidentintheactualspecicationsofitsproducts
andthestatementsanddescriptionscontained
inthispublication.
©2010—ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc.
IndustrialParkBox808
Beatrice,NE68310
Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS onthepurchaseofyour
ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully
designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum
amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free
operation.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
mower.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower,
maintainitsmaximumefciency ,andpromotesafe
operation.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou
requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.
Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat
http://www.exmark.com/manuals.htm.
AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare
keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing
andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient
serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They
carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem
promptlyforyoufromthefactory.
AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications.......................................................12
ModelNumbers............................................12
Systems.........................................................12
Dimensions...................................................12
ProductOverview................................................13
Operation.............................................................13
Controls........................................................13
Pre-Start........................................................15
OperatingInstructions..................................15
Maintenance.........................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........22
PeriodicMaintenance.......................................23
CheckEngineOilLevel.................................23
CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch(Blade
BrakeClutchOnly)....................................23
ChecktheMowerBlade.................................24
CheckforLooseHardware............................25
ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBail
Operation(BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only).........................................................25
ServiceAirFilter(KawasakiUnits).................26
ServiceAirFilter(EC21ASHNUnits)............26
ServiceAirFilter(EC21HNBBCand
EC21HNBBCXUnits)..............................27
ChangeEngineOil........................................28
ChangeOilFilter(EC21KA,
EC21KABBC,EC21KAX,
EC21KAY,EC21KABBCX,
EC21KABBCY ,EC21KACA,and
EC21KABBCCA).....................................29
CheckConditionOfBelt(Self-Propelled
UnitsOnly)...............................................29
CheckSparkPlugs.........................................29
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFilter..................................................29
Adjustments.....................................................30
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)........................30
AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable(Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)...........................31
Cleaning...........................................................32
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................32
CleaningtheDischargeTunneland
Plug...........................................................32
CleaningUndertheBeltCover
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)........................33
CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield
(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)................33
CleaningUndertheCoverPlate
(Non-BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only).........................................................33
WasteDisposal..............................................34
Storage.................................................................35
PreparingtheFuelSystem..............................35
PreparingtheEngine.....................................35
GeneralStorageInformation.........................35
RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom
Storage......................................................35
Troubleshooting...................................................36
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Safety
Safety
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheConsumer
ProductSafetyCommissionbladesafety
requirementsforwalk-behindrotarymowersand
theB71.4specicationsoftheAmericanNational
StandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer
reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply
withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal
injury.
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,
WARNING,orCAUTION.
DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
WARNING :Blacklettering/Orangebackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION :Blacklettering/Yellowbackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
• ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can
notreadEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
• Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
• Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
• Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate
orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
• Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate
amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave
adultsupervision.Besureateenager:
1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator’s
Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;
2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and
3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate
thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe
mowerwithouttakingrisks.
• Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
• Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.
• Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing
protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor
whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
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Safety
• Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe
thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
• Fillthefueltankoutdoorsinanopen
area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup
anygasolinethatspills.
• Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.
• DoNotllthefueltankcompletely
full.Addgasolinetothefueltankuntil
thelevelis1/4to1/2inch(6–13mm)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.
• Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,
andstayawayfromanopenameor
wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby
spark.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcausepropertydamage.
• Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.
• DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.
• Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.
• Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe
used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe
rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
• Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
• Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
Neverremovethecapofthefueltankor
addfuelwhenengineisrunningorwhen
theengineishot.
• Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
• DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.
• Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
• Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.
• Keepawayfromeyesandskin.
• Neversiphonbymouth.
• Checkthattheoperator’spresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly .DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly .
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Safety
Operation
WARNING
Operatingengineparts,especiallythe
mufer,becomeextremelyhot.Severeburns
canoccuroncontactanddebris,suchas
leaves,grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.
• Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,
tocoolbeforetouching.
• Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer
andenginearea.
• Installandmaintaininworkingordera
sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment
onforest-covered,grass-covered,or
brush-coveredunimprovedland.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall
connedareawheredangerouscarbon
monoxidefumescancollect.
• Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
• Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
withfeetwellawayfromtheblade.
• Neverraisedeckwithbladesrunning.
• Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
• Nevermowwithoutthedischargedoor.DoNot
operateunlessthedischargedoor,grasscatcher,
mulchplug,orreardischargechutekitareinplace
andworkingproperly.
• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,
damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose
movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
Frequentlycheckthecomponentsandreplace
themwiththemanufacturer’srecommendedparts
whennecessary.
• DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
• Neverattempttomakewheelheightadjustments
whiletheengineisrunning.
• Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
removethesparkplugwire(s).
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower.
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal
vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower).
–Beforeclearingblockages.
–Wheneveryouleavethemower.
• Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop:
–Beforerefueling.
–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.
–Beforemakingheightadjustments.
WARNING
Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan
becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact
withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic
amputationorseverelacerations.
• DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin
placeandworkingproperly.
• Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing
awayfromrotatingparts.
• Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
• Thismowerwasdesignedforoneoperator
only.Keepallothersawayfrommowerduring
operation.
•DONOToperatethemowerwhenpeople,
especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.
• Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.
• Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen
crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.
• Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.
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Safety
• DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
• Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.
• Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SlopeOperation
UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning
onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould
occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation
onslopes.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Lossof
controland/orlossofoperator’sfooting
couldresultinafallwithanarmorleg
gettingunderthemowerorenginedeck
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
• Mowacrossslopes,neverupanddown.
• DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.
• DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
• DoNotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.
• Reducespeedanduseextremecaution
onslopes.
• Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed
changes.
• Whenfeasible,avoidoperatingtheequipmentin
wetgrass.
• Progressivelygreatercareisneededastheslope
increases.
MaintenanceandStorage
• Stoptheengineandremovethesparkplug
wire(s).Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
• Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate
intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome
combustibleandmayresultinare.
• LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.
• Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
• Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
• Removesparkplugwirebeforemakingany
repairs.
• Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplacedamagedblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.
• Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.
• Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.
• Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.
• Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.
• Allreplacementpartsmustbethesameas
orequivalenttothepartssuppliedasoriginal
equipment.
• Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree
limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan
hideobstacles.
• Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.
• Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safety
• Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.
• Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.
• Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.
• Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
68-7410
• Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.
• Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.
• Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.
103-6328
EC21KABBCX
1.Choke 4.Slow
2.Fast 5.Engine—stop
3.Continuousvariable
94-8072
setting
109-8191
EC21KABBC,EC21KAY,EC21KA,EC21KABBCCA,
EC21KACA,EC21KAX,EC21KABBCY
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Safety
1.Fast
2.Continuousvariable
109-8194
EC21KABBCY ,EC21KABBCCA
3.Slow
4.Engine—stop
setting
116-1922
109-9317
116-2685
117-2718
116-1900
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Safety
116-2737
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Specications
Specications
ModelNumbers
SerialNos:850,000andHigher
EC21ASHN;EC21ASKA;EC21ASKAP;EC21HNBBC;EC21HNBBCX;EC21KA;EC21KACA;EC21KAX;
EC21KAY;EC21KABBC;EC21KABBCCA;EC21KABBCX;EC21KABBCY
Systems
Engine
• EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
• RPM:3000(NoLoad):EC21ASHN
• RPM:3300(NoLoad):Allunitsexcept
EC21ASHN
FuelSystem
• Capacity:
EC21ASHN,EC21KACA,EC21KABBCCA,
EC21ASKAandEC21ASKAPUnits:
2.0qt(1.9L)
Allotherunits:4.0qt(3.8L)
• TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87
octaneorhigher;containingnomorethan10%
methanolorethanol.
CuttingDeck
• CuttingWidth:21inches(53.3cm)
• BladeBrake:Whenthebladeengagementcontrol
ismovedtothedisengagedpositionafriction
brakepadstopstherotationoftheblades.
• BladeSize:(1ea.):20.88inches(53.0cm)
• Deck:21inchesrigid.Deckdesignallowsfor
bagging,mulchingorreardischarge.
• CuttingHeightAdjustment:
Adjustsfrom1inch(2.5cm)to41/2inches(11.4
cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments.
• MulchingKit:StandardonEC21KA,
EC21KABBC,EC21HNBBC,EC21KACA,
EC21KABBCCA,EC21KAX,EC21KAY,
EC21KABBCX,andEC21KABBCYUnits
• RearDischargeKit:Optional
Dimensions
• FuelFilter:Non-replaceable,intank
• FuelShut-OffValve:
EC21KACA,EC21KABBCCA,EC21ASKAand
EC21ASKAPUnitsDoNothaveashut-offvalve.
Allotherunitshaveashut-offvalve.
SafetyInterlockSystem
ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:Operator
musthavethebladecontrolbaildepressedtostart
theengine.Releasingthebladecontrolbailwillcause
theenginetostop.
Transmission(SelfPropelledUnits)
Variable
SpeedRange:0–4.2mph(6.8km/hr)
CurbWeight:
98-122lb(44-55kg)Weightsmayvaryslightly
dependingonengineoption.
OverallWidth:
22inches(55.9cm)
OverallLengthandHeightat
21/2inchCuttingHeight:
HandleSetting Length Height
High 61.00inches
(154.9cm)
Medium
Low
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63.00inches
(160.0cm)
64.50inches
(163.8cm)
39.00inches
(99.1cm)
37.50inches
(95.3cm)
35.00inches
(88.9cm)
Operation
ProductOverview
Figure3
1.Grassbag
2.Handle 6.Rearwheelheight
3.DriveBail
(Self-PropelledUnits
Only)
4.BladeControlBail
5.Dischargedoor
adjustment
7.Frontwheelheight
adjuster
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
BladeControlBail
LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.
Whenthebladecontrolbailisdepressed,thesystem
sensesthattheoperatorisinthenormaloperator’s
position.
•ForUnitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:When
thebladecontrolbailisreleased,thesystem
sensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthe
normaloperatingpositionandwillstoptheblade.
•ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:
Whenthebladecontrolbailisreleased,thesystem
sensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthe
normaloperatingpositionandwillkilltheengine.
Figure4
BladeBrakeUnitShown
1.Bladecontrollocklever(BladeBrakeUnitsOnly)
2.Bladecontrolbail
3.Handle
4.Drivebail(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)
Self-PropelDriveBail(Self-Propelled
UnitsOnly)
LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.
Whentheself-propeldrivebailissqueezed,the
unitwillmoveforwardbasedonhowfarthebail
isdepressedtowardthehandle.Whenthisbailis
releasedtheunitwillstopmoving.
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Operation
Throttle-ChokeLever(EC21KABBCX,
EC21KABBCY,EC21KABBCCA)
Locatedontheleftsideoftheengineasshownin
Figure11.
Theleverisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottletothefullforward(Choke)positionwill
placetheleverinthechokeposition.Thechokeaids
instartingacoldengine.Movingthethrottlecontrol
forwardwillincreaseenginespeedandmovingitto
therearwilldecreaseenginespeed.
Thethrottle-chokecontrolalsoincludesanengine
killposition.Movingtheleverintothefullrearward
(Stop)positionwillkilltheengine.
Note:Someunitswillnothavethechokeposition.
ChokeControl(EC21HNBBC,
EC21HNBBCX)
Locatedonthefrontleftsideoftheengineasshown
inFigure10.
Thechokeaidsinstartingacoldengine.Pulling
outwardwillplacethecontrolinthechokeposition.
Pushingthecontrolinwardshutsoffthechoke.
BladeControlLockLever(Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)
Thebladecontrollockleverislocatedontheright
sideofthehandlenexttotheBladeControlBailas
showninFigure4.
Figure5
Clearplasticcoverremovedforclarity
1.Enginestopswitch
2.Press“STOP”tokillengine
3.Press“I”beforestartingengine
FuelShut-OffValve
Thefuelshutoffvalveislocatedbetweenthe
carburetorandthefueltank.Thefuelshutoffvalve
shutsofftheowoffuelwhenthemachinewill
notbeusedforafewdays,whenparkinginsidea
building,andduringtransporttoandfromthejob.
Movingthebladecontrollockleverintothefull
forwardpositionreleasesthebladecontrolbail.
Squeezingthebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle
engagestheblade.Releasingthebladecontrolbail
automaticallydisengagestheblade.Thebladecontrol
lockleverwillresettolockthebladecontrolbail.
EngineStopSwitch
Locatedontheleftsideoftheengineinfrontof
thefueltankasshowninFigure5.Theenginestop
switchisusedonEC21HNBBC,EC21HNBBCX,
andEC21KABBC(seeFigure10andFigure11).
Presstheswitchto“STOP”tokilltheengine.Press
“|”beforestartingtheengine.
Figure6
KawasakiUnit
1.Fuelvalve
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Operation
Pre-Start
Fillfueltank.Forbestresultsuseonlyclean,fresh
regulargradeunleadedgasolinewithanoctanerating
of87orhigher.Toensurefreshness,purchaseonly
thequantityofgasolinethatyouexpecttousein
30days.Usingunleadedgasolineresultsinfewer
combustiondepositsandlongerenginelife.See
EngineOwner’sManual.
Figure7
HondaUnit
1.Aircleaner 3.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
OnEC21KA,EC21KABBC,EC21KAX,EC21KAY,
EC21KABBCX,EC21KABBCY ,andEC21ASHN
units,rotatethevalve1/4turnclockwisetoshutoff
fuel.Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwiseto
turnonfuel.
Figure8
1.Rotateclockwisetoclose
2.Rotatecounterclockwisetoopen
OnEC21HNBBCandEC21HNBBCXunits,the
fuelshutoffvalveislocatedontheengineasshown
inFigure9.Rotate1/4turnclockwisetoshutoff
fuel.Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwiseto
turnonfuel.
Important: Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanol,premiumgasoline,orwhite
gasbecausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.
DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
DoNotusegasolinethathasbeenstoredsincethe
lastmowingseasonorlonger.
DoNot overllfueltank.Neverllthefueltankso
thatthefuellevelrisesabovealevelthatis1/2inch
belowthebottomofthellernecktoallowforfuel
expansionandpreventfuelspillage.
Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their
locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety
requirements.
RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe
necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.
OperatingInstructions
HandleAdjustment
Theheightofthehandlecanbeadjustedfor
comfortableoperation.Standbehindthehandleto
determinetheheight.Toadjustthehandleheight,
positionthehardwareintooneofthethreeholesin
thehandlebracket.
1.Fuelvalve
Figure9
OpentheFuelShut-OffValve
Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn
thefuelon(ifequipped).
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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Operation
Figure10
Hondaunit
1.Mufer
2.Oilll/dipstick
3.Fueltankcap(fueltankvaries)
4.Recoilstarterhandle(locatedonhandlebarforzone
startunits)
5.Enginestopswitch(ifequipped)
6.Airlter
7.Choke
8.Sparkplug
3.ForEC21KABBCXUnit:Movethechoke
controltotheChokeposition
ForEC21KABBCUnit: Turntheenginestop
switchto“|”(seeFigure5).
ForEC21KABBC,EC21KABBCCA,
EC21KABBCY,EC21KAX,EC21KACA,and
EC21KAYUnits:Presstheprimerbulbtwo
times(seeFigure12).
Figure12
ForEC21HNBBCandEC21HNBBCXUnits:
Turntheenginestopswitchto“|”andpull
outwardonthechokecontrol.
Kawasakiunitswithlargefueltankshown
1.Mufer
2.Oilll/dipstick
3.Recoilstarterhandle
4.Fueltankcap(fueltankvaries)
5.Enginestopswitch(ifequipped)
6.Throttle-Choke(ifequipped)
7.ThrottleOnly(ifequipped)
8.Oillter
9.Aircleaner
10.Primerbulb(ifequipped)
11.Sparkplug
2.Openthefuelvalve.
Figure11
Note:DoNotusethechokewhentheengine
iswarmedup.
4.ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:Hold
thebladecontrolbailtothehandle.
5.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropeto
returnslowly.
6.ForEC21KABBCCA,EC21KABBCXand
EC21KABBCYUnits: Whentheenginestarts,
movethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.
7.ForEC21HNBBCandEC21HNBBCXUnits:
Graduallypushinthechokecontrolastheengine
warmsup.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.
•ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:
Releasethebladecontrolbail.Boththe
engineandthebladeshouldstopwithinthree
seconds.
•ForunitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:
Releasethebladecontrolbailandtheblade
controllockleverresets.Thebladeshould
stopwithinthreeseconds;theenginewill
continuetorun.
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Operation
EC21KABBCCA,EC21KABBCX,and
EC21KABBCY:Movethethrottletothe
(Stop)positiontokilltheengine.
EC21KABBC,EC21HNBBCX,and
EC21HNBBC:Presstheswitchto“STOP”
tokilltheengine(seeFigure5).
Note: Ifthebladedoesnotstopwithin3
secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbail,
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Closethefuelshut-offvalve,ifequipped,when
themachinewillnotbeinuseforafewdays,
whentransporting,orwhentheunitisparked
insideabuilding.
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)
Thelawnmowerisvariablespeed,themoreyou
squeezethedrivebailthefasterthemachinetravels.
1.Starttheengine.
OperatingtheBladeControlBail
(UnitsWithoutBladeBrakeClutch)
1.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Whenthebladecontrolbailissqueezedagainst
thehandle,thebladeshouldengage.
4.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Boththeengine
andthebladeshouldstop.
OperatingtheBladeControlLever
(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)
1.Starttheengine.
2.Pushandholdthebladecontrollockleverforward
toreleasethebladecontrolbail(Figure13).
2.Squeezethedrivebailagainstthehandle(see
Figure4).
Note: Youcanvarythegroundspeedby
increasingordecreasingthedistancebetween
thegroundspeedcontrolbailandthehandle.
Lowerthecontrolbailtodecreasetheground
speedwhenyouaremakingaturnorifthelawn
mowerismovingtoofastforyou.Ifyoulower
thecontrolbailtoofarthelawnmowerstops
self-propelling.Squeezethegroundspeedcontrol
bailclosertothehandletoincreasetheground
speed.Whenyouholdthegroundspeedcontrol
bailtightagainstthehandle,thelawnmower
self-propelsatthemaximumgroundspeed.
Releasethedrivebailtostopmovingwhenyou
usethelawnmowerfortrimmingorwhenever
youleavethelawnmower.
3.Todisengagetheself-propeldrive,releasethe
drivebail.
Note: Themowercomeswithfreewheeling
clutcheswhichmakeiteasiertopullthemower
rearward.Todisengagetheclutches,youmay
needtopushthemowerforwardoneinch(2.5
cm)ormoreafteryoureleasetheself-propel
drivebail.
Figure13
1.Bladecontrollocklever
2.Lockedposition 5.Unlockedposition
3.Bladecontrolbail
4.Pushforward
6.Squeezeagainsthandle
3.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle
andreleasethebladecontrollocklever;theblade
shouldengage.
4.Releasethebladecontrolbailtodisengagethe
blade.Thebladecontrollockleverwillresetto
lockthebladecontrolbail.
UsingtheMulchPlug
Occasionallyyoumaywishtousethemulchplugto
mulchthegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
• InstallingtheMulchPlug:
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Removethegrassbagifitisonthemower.
3.Raisethedischargedoorandinsertthemulch
plugintothedischargeopening.Thelipon
theplugwillsnapintothemowerhousing.
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Operation
Figure14
1.Mulchplug 3.Lip
2.Dischargedoor 4.Mowerhousing
Figure15
1.Crumplednewspaper 2.5inches(12.7cm)
5.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)in
frontofthelawnmower.
4.Lowerthedischargedoor.
• RemovingtheMulchPlug:
Note: Whengrassisthickandlush,clippings
maycollectonandaroundthedischargetunnel
plug.Thismaymakeitdifculttoremovethe
plug.Cleantheplugthoroughlyaftereachuse.
1.Toremovethemulchplug,raisethedischarge
doorandpullthemulchplugoutofthe
dischargetunnel.
2.Lowerthedischargedoor.
CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch
(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)
ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)systembefore
eachusetoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.
NormalTest:
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Movethelawnmowerontoapavedsurfacein
anon-windyarea.
6.Starttheengine.
7.Pushthebladecontrollockleverforwardto
releasethebladecontrolbail(Figure4).
8.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.
bladeshouldengage.
9.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Youshouldheara
“bang.”Thebladeshouldstopinthreeseconds.
Thebladecontrollocklevershouldresettolock
thebladecontrolbail.
10.Immediatelypushthelawnmoweroverthe
newspaperball.
11.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
12.Walkaroundthelawnmowertocheckforthe
newspaperball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthe
deck,repeatsteps6through11.
13.Pullthelawnmowerawayfromthenewspaper.
Ifthenewspaperballunravelsorisshredded,
thebladehasnotproperlystopped,resulting
inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Setallfourwheelstothe21/2inches(6.4cm)
cuttingheight(seeFigure16andFigure17)
4.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumple
itintoballsmallenoughtogounderthedeck
(about3inchesor7.6cmindiameter)asshown
inFigure15.
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Operation
DANGER
Ifthebladebrakeclutchsystemis
inoperative,thebladewillcontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasethebladecontrolbail.
Contactwiththebladecouldoccur,causing
seriousinjury.
• ChecktheBBCoperationbeforeeach
use.
• NeverusetheBBC-equippedlawnmower
withaninoperativesafetysystem.
• TakeyourlawnmowertoanAuthorized
ServiceDealerforrepairifthesafety
systemfailstooperateproperly.
TestUsingtheGrassBag
1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthedischarge
tunnel.
2.Starttheengine.
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightleverscould
bringyourhandsintocontactwithamoving
blade.Amovingbladecancauseserious
injury.
• Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjustingthecutting
height.
• DoNotputyourngersunderthe
housingwhenadjustingthecutting
height.
•RearWheelAdjustment:
1.Pullthewheelheightadjustmentrodupward
toreleasethepinfromthenotchinthe
adjustmentbracket(Figure16).
3.ForunitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:Pushthe
bladecontrollockleverforwardtoreleasethe
bladecontrolbail(Figure4).
4.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.
5.Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat
thebladeisengagedandrotating.
6.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Ifthebagdoesnot
immediatelydeate,itindicatesthatthebladeis
stillrotating.Thebladebrakeclutchmechanism
maybedeteriorating,and,ifignoredcouldresult
inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Havethelawn
mowerinspectedandservicedbyanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
Therearwheelsareadjustedtogetherwithaheight
adjustmentrodlocatedonthemowerhousingby
theleftrearwheel.Thefrontwheelsareadjusted
separatelybyremovingthefrontwheelshaft
assemblies,adjustingtheheight,andthenreplacing
theshaftassemblies.Thecuttingheightcanbe
adjustedfrom1inch(25mm)to41/2inches(114
mm)in1/2inch(12.7mm)increments.
Figure16
1.Pullupward 4.Pin
2.Wheelheightadjustment
rod
3.Adjustmentbracket 6.Indicator
2.Applydownwardpressureorliftthehousing
torotatetheheightadjustmentbracket.Use
theindicatortodeterminethedesiredsetting.
3.Releasethewheelheightadjustmentrodtoset
thepinsecurelyinthedesirednotch.
•FrontWheelAdjustment
1.Pullupontheheightadjusterandpullthe
frontwheelshaftassemblyoutwardasshown
inFigure17.
5.Rotatetodesiredsetting
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Operation
Figure17
1.Frontwheelshaft
assembly
2.Pullup 5.Pulloutward
3.Heightadjuster
4.Frontquadrantblockcut
heights
6.Shaftgroove
• MowingwiththeGrassBag
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones
andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe
operator’sorbystander’sdirection.Thrown
objectscanresultinseriouspersonalinjury
ordeathtotheoperatororbystanders.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis
damaged,installanewExmarkreplacement
bag.
2.Insertthefrontwheelshaftassemblyintothe
desiredcutheightsettinginthefrontquadrant
block.Lowertheheightadjusterintothe
grooveonthefrontwheelshaft.Pulland
pushthewheelshaftassemblytomakesureit
haslockedintoplace.
UsingtheGrassBag
• InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Openthereardoor.
3.Graspthehandleonthebagandsettherear
ofthebagframeontothehandlebracket
notch(Figure18).
Cutthegrassuntilthebagisfull.
Note: DoNotoverllthebag.
• RemovingtheGrassBag
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Raisethereardischargedoorandgraspthe
handleonthebag.
3.Liftthebagoffofthelawnmowerandlower
thereardischargedoor.
4.Graduallytipthebagforwardtoemptythe
clippings.
5.Toinstallthebag,refertothesectionon
InstallingtheGrassBag.
DANGER
Ifthedischargedoordoesnotclose
completely,thelawnmowercouldthrow
objects.Thrownobjectscanresultinserious
personalinjuryordeathtotheoperatoror
bystanders.
Figure18
1.Bag 4.Handlebracketnotch
2.Handle 5.Reardoor
3.Bagframe
6.Lower
4.Oncethebagisseated,lowerthereardoor
ontothebag.
• Neveropenthedoortothedischarge
openingwhentheengineisrunning.
• Ifyoucannotclosethedoorbecausethe
grassclippingsclogthedischargearea,
stoptheengineandgentlymovethe
dischargedoorhandlebackandforth
untilyoucanclosethedoorcompletely .If
youstillcannotclosethedoor,removethe
obstructionwithastick,notyourhand.
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Operation
OperatingTips
• ReviewtheSafetysectionandreadthismanual
carefullybeforeoperatingthelawnmower.
• Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionfor
thebestcuttingresults.
• Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting
season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade.
Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal
Exmarkreplacementblade.
• Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup
moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter
andreducesengineperformance.
CuttingGrass
• Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes
oftheyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocut
grassatthe21/2inch(64mm),3inch(76mm),
or31/2inch(89mm)cuttingheightsettings.
Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
DoNotcutbelowthe21/2inch(64mm)setting
unlessthegrassissparseoritislatefallwhen
grassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.
• Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthe
samecuttingheightsetting.
• Iftherearemorethan5inches(12.7cm)ofleaves
onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2
notcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight.This
makesiteasiertofeedtheleavesunderthelawn
mowerdeck.
• Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthelawnmower
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
• Ifyoumowoveroakleaves,youcanaddlimeto
thegrassinthespringtoreducetheacidityofthe
oakleaves.
• Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,
rstmowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingand
walkslower;thenmowagainatalowersettingfor
thebestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong
andtheleavesclumpontopofthelawn,thelawn
mowermayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
• Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
tryoneormoreofthefollowing:
–Sharpentheblade.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently .
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttinga
fullswathwitheachpass.
–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheels
onenotchlowerthantherearwheels.For
example,setthefrontwheelsat21/2inches
(64mm)andtherearwheelsat3inches(76
mm).
CuttingLeaves
• Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthe
lawnshowsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmay
needtomakemorethanonepassovertheleaves.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
WARNING
Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,
someonecouldaccidentallystarttheengine.
Accidentalstartingoftheenginecould
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug
beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewire
asidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontact
thesparkplug.
WARNING
Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.T ouching
ahotenginecancausesevereburns.
Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore
serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine
area.
WARNING
Tippingthelawnmowermaycausethefuel
toleakfromthecarburetororthefueltank.
Gasolineisextremelyammable,highly
explosive,andundercertainconditions,can
causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Avoidfuelspillsbyrunningtheenginedryor
byremovingthegasolinewithahandpump;
neversiphon.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every40hours
Every50hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkthestoppingtimeofthebladebrake.Theblademuststopwithin3secondsof
releasingthebail;ifitdoesnot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforrepair.
•Checkthemowerbladeandtheenginemountingfasteners.
•Checkforloosehardware.
•ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBailoperation(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)
•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.
•Cleanthedischargetunnelandplug.
•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(KawasakiUnits).
•Cleanthecover,base,foamandpaperelements(EC21ASHNUnits).
•Cleanthecover,base,foamandpaperelements(EC21HNBBCandEC21HNBBCXUnits).
•Checktheconditionofthebelt(s).
•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)
•Checkforleaksinthefuelsystemsand/ordeterioratingfuelhose.
•Cleanunderthebeltcover(self-propelledunitsonly).
•Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshield.
•Cleanunderthecoverplate(Non-BBCUnits).
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Maintenance
MaintenanceService
Interval
Every100hours
Every250hours
Every300hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheoillter(EC21KA,EC21KABBC,EC21KAX,EC21KAY,EC21KABBCX,
EC21KABBCY ,EC21KACA,andEC21KABBCCAUnits).
•Checkthesparkplugs.
•Cleanthefuellterelement.
•Replacetheairlterelements(EC21ASHNUnits).(Mayneedmoreofteniftheyare
damagedorexcessivelydirty.)
•Replacetheairlterelements(EC21HNBBCandEC21HNBBCXUnits).(Mayneedmore
ofteniftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.)
•Replacethepaperairlter(KawasakiUnits).(Mayneedmoreoftenindustyconditions.
SeetheEnginemanualforadditionalinformation.)
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedorbeforestorage.
PeriodicMaintenance
CheckEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.
2.Checkwithenginecold.
3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstickand
wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickandpushitall
thewaydownintothetube.DoNotscrewinto
place.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.
Figure19
HondaEngine
1.Lowerlimitmark 3.Dipstick
2.Upperlimitmark
Figure20
KawasakiEngine
1.Dipstick 3.Add
2.Full
4.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe
oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL”
markonthedipstick.Useoilasspeciedin
EngineOwner’sManual.DoNotoverll.
Important: DoNotoperatetheenginewiththe
oillevelbelowthe“LOW”(or“ADD”)markon
thedipstick,oroverthe“FULL”mark.
CheckingtheBladeBrake
Clutch(BladeBrakeClutch
Only)
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
23
Maintenance
RefertoCheckingtheBladeBrakeClutchinthe
OperatingInstructionssection.
ChecktheMowerBlade
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Alwaysmowwithasharpblade.Asharpbladecuts
cleanlyandwithouttearingorshreddingthegrass
blade.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug
(Figure10andFigure11).
3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFiltersection.
4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside.
5.Inspectthebladeforsharpnessandwear,
especiallywheretheatandthecurvedparts
meet(seeFigure21).Becausesandandabrasive
materialcanwearawaythemetalthatconnects
theatandcurvedpartsoftheblade,check
thebladebeforeusingthelawnmower.Ifyou
noticeaslotorwear(Figure21BandFigure21C),
replacetheblade.
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak.A
pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe
operator’sorbystander’sarea,resultingin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
• Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.
• Replaceawornordamagedblade.
Ifitisnecessarytoremovethebladefor
replacementorsharpening,completethe
followingsteps:
A.Toremovetheblade,useablockofwoodto
holdthebladesteady(seeFigure22).Make
suretograsptheendofthebladeusingarag
orathicklypaddedglove.
•ForBladeBrakeClutchUnits:Remove
thebladenuts,bladesupport,andblade.
•ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrake
Clutch: Removethebladebolt,blade
support,andblade.
Figure21
1.Sail
2.Flat
3.Wear
4.Slot
Note: Forthebestperformance,installanew
bladebeforethecuttingseasonbegins.During
theyear,ledownanysmallnickstomaintainthe
cuttingedge.
Figure22
B.ForSharpening:Filethetopsideofthe
bladetomaintainitsoriginalcuttingangle
(Figure23AandB)andinnercuttingedge
radius(Figure23A).Thebladewillremain
balancedifyouremovethesameamountof
materialfrombothcuttingedges.
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Figure23
1.Innercuttingedgeradius
2.Cuttingangle
C.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyplacing
thecenterholeofthebladeoveranailor
screwdrivershankclampedhorizontallyina
vise(Figure24).Ifeitherendoftheblade
rotatesdownward,lethatend(notthe
cuttingedge).Thebladeisproperlybalanced
whenneitherenddrops.
Maintenance
Figure25
1.BladeBrakeClutchUnits
2.UnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch
Figure24
1.Blade
2.Vise
3.Screwdriver
D.ForInstallation:Makesuretograsptheendof
thebladeusingaragorathicklypaddedglove.
ForBladeBrakeClutchUnits:Installasharp,
balancedExmarkblade,bladesupport,and
thebladenuts.Thesailoftheblademust
pointtowardthetopofthelawnmower
housingforproperinstallation.Torquethe
bladenutsto23-27ft-lb(31-37Nm).
ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:
Installasharp,balancedExmarkblade,blade
support,andbladebolt.Thesailoftheblade
mustpointtowardthetopofthelawnmower
housingforproperinstallation.Torquethe
bladeboltto35-45ft-lb(47-61Nm).
6.Returnthelawnmowertoitsuprightposition.
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CheckforLooseHardware
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware
oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware
orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.
ChecktheBladeBrake
ClutchBailOperation(Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)bailoperation
foranyoperationproblemsordeteriorating
components,suchasthespring.Replacecomponents
orcorrectanyproblemsbeforeoperating.Referto
OperatingtheBladeControlLever inOperation.
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Maintenance
ServiceAirFilter
(KawasakiUnits)
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean
thefoampre-cleaner
(KawasakiUnits).
Every300hours—
Replacethepaperair
lter(KawasakiUnits).
(Mayneedmoreoftenin
dustyconditions.See
theEnginemanualfor
additionalinformation.)
Note:DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair
lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug
(Figure11).
3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly.
Figure26
EC21KA,EC21KACA,EC21KAX,EC21KAY,
EC21KABBC,EC21KABBCCA,EC21KABBCX,
EC21KABBCYUnits
1.Cover 3.Paperairlter
2.Foamelement
4.Airlterbase
Figure27
EC21ASKAandEC21ASKAPUnits
1.Cover
2.Paperairlter
3.Foamelement
4.Removethepaperairlteranddiscarditas
required.
Note: DoNottrytocleanapaperairlter.
5.Removethefoamelementandwashitwithamild
detergentandwater,thenblotitdry.
6.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil,then
squeezeit(DoNottwist)toremovetheexcessoil.
7.Installthefoamelement.
8.Installthenewpaperairlter.
9.Installthecover.
ServiceAirFilter
(EC21ASHNUnits)
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean
thecover,base,foam
andpaperelements
(EC21ASHNUnits).
Every250hours—Replace
theairlterelements
(EC21ASHNUnits).(May
needmoreofteniftheyare
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Maintenance
damagedorexcessively
dirty.)
Note:DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair
cleanerassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug
(Figure10).
3.Pressdownonthelatchtabsontopoftheair
cleanercover.
10.Installthefoamelement.
11.Removedirtfromtheaircleanerhousingand
coverusingamoistrag.DoNotwipedirtinto
theairduct.
12.Installthelter.
13.Closethecover.
ServiceAirFilter
(EC21HNBBCand
EC21HNBBCXUnits)
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean
thecover,base,foam
andpaperelements
(EC21HNBBCand
EC21HNBBCXUnits).
Every250hours—
Replacetheairlter
elements(EC21HNBBC
andEC21HNBBCXUnits).
(Mayneedmoreoften
iftheyaredamagedor
excessivelydirty.)
Figure28
1.Cover 4.Paperlter
2.Foamelement 5.Aircleanerhousing
3.Screengrid
4.Openthecover
5.Removescreengridandpaperlterassembly.
6.Iftheairlterisdamagedoriswetwithoilor
fuel,replaceit.
7.Iftheairlterisdirty,tapitonahardsurface
severaltimesorblowcompressedairlessthan
30psi(207kPa)throughthesideofthelter
thatfacestheengine.Ifthepaperelementis
excessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note: DoNotbrushthedirtoffthelter;
brushingforcesdirtintothebers.
8.Removethefoamelementandwashitwithamild
detergentandwater,thenblotitdry.
Note: DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair
cleanerassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug
(Figure10).
3.Removethetwowingnutsthatsecurethecover
(Figure29).
9.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil,then
squeezeit(DoNottwist)toremovetheexcessoil.
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Maintenance
Figure29
1.Wingnuts 4.Foamelement
2.Cover
3.Paperelement
4.Removethecover.
Note: Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
13.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethat
theyareproperlypositioned.
14.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththetwowingnuts.
ChangeEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours(Mayneed
moreoftenundersevere
conditions.)
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.
Note: Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminates.
5.Base
Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeen
run.Contactwithhotoilcancausesevere
personalinjury.
WARNING
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthe
base.
6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper
element.
7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplace
themiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
8.Tapthepaperelementonahardsurfaceseveral
timesorusecompressedairnotexceeding30
psi(207kPa)throughthelterfromthewire
screensidetoremoveanyexcessdirt.Ifthepaper
elementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note: Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaper
element;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
9.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywateror
inanonammablesolvent.
10.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
11.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then
squeezeouttheexcessoil.
Note: Excessoilinthefoamelementrestricts
theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach
thepaperlterandclogit.
12.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha
moistrag.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.
2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFiltersection.
5.Placeasuitabledrainpanunderthedipstick/oil
drain.
6.Cleanaroundthedipstick.
7.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
8.Raisetheleftsideofthelawnmowertodrainthe
oilfromthedipsticklltubeintothedrainpan.
9.Afterdrainingtheoil,returnthelawnmowerto
theoperatingposition.
10.Fillthecrankcasewithfreshoiltotheupperlimit
markonthedipstick.
11.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotate
thecapclockwiseuntilitistight.
12.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
13.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
14.Recycletheusedoilaccordingtolocalcodes.
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Maintenance
ChangeOilFilter
(EC21KA,EC21KABBC,
EC21KAX,EC21KAY ,
EC21KABBCX,
EC21KABBCY,EC21KACA,
andEC21KABBCCA)
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheoil.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Draintheengineoil.
5.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoilthat
mayleakoutasyouremovethelter.
6.Removetheoillter.
7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenew
lterwithcleanengineoil(seeFigure30).
CheckConditionOfBelt
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)
ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethebeltcovertothelawnmowerhousing.
3.Checkthebeltforcracks,frayededges,burn
marksoranyotherdamage.
4.Replacethedamagedbelt.
CheckSparkPlugs
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug
(Figure10andFigure11).
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Note: Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirtyspark
plug.DoNotcleantheelectrodesbecausegrit
enteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
Figure30
1.Gasket
8.Installthenewlterandhandtightenit2/3turn
only.
9.FillthecrankcasetotheFulllineonthedipstick
withfreshoil.
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.
12.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.
13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter.
14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm)
(Figure31).
Figure31
1.Sideelectrode
2.Centerelectrode
insulator
6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.
7.Torquetheplugto17ft-lb(23N-m).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
3.Airgap—0.030inch
(0.76mm)
EmptyingtheFuelTankand
CleaningtheFuelFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
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Maintenance
Thefuellter(screen)elementislocatedinsidethe
fueltank(ifapplicable).
Note: TheEC21ASHNdoesnothavearemovable
fueltank.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforittocooldown.
Note: Draingasolineforacoldengineonly.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug
(Figure11).
3.Closethefuelvalve.
4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetube
clampatthecarburetor.
5.Openthefuelvalvebyturningthelevertothe
openposition.
6.Drainthegasolinecompletelyfromthetankand
fuellineintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
7.Removethefueltankfromthemower.
8.Closethefuelvalve.
9.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move
thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutinto
anapprovedfuelcontainer.
10.Installthefueltankandfuelline.
Adjustments
Note: Waitforallmovingpartstostopandremove
sparkplugwirebeforeservicing,cleaning,ormaking
anyadjustmentstotheunit.
AdjustingtheSelf-Propel
Drive
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)
Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotself-propelorhasa
tendencytocreepforwardwhenthecontrolbail
isreleased,adjustthedrivecablenutsasshownin
Figure33.
DANGER
Checkingtheoperationofthemowerwith
thebeltcoverremovedwillallowdebristo
bethrownintheoperator’sorbystander’s
directionandcanresultinseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.
DoNotoperatetheunitwhencoverisnot
inplace.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Removethebeltcoverbypullingupwardonthe
backofthecovertounsnapthefrontandback
covertabs.Removeanydebrisunderthecover.
Figure32
1.Beltcovertabs
3.Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotselfpropelwithbail
engaged,tightenthebeltbyturningthedrive
30
cablenutsclockwise.Tomaximizebeltlife,Do
Notovertightenthebelt.
Ifthelawnmowercreepsforwardwithoutthe
bailengaged,loosenthebeltbyturningthedrive
cablenutscounterclockwise.
Figure33
1.Adjustmentofdrivecablenuts
4.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe
rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe
mowerhousing.
5.Checktheoperationfordesireddrivecontrol.
6.Repeatsteps2through5asnecessaryforfurther
adjustment.
Note: Adjustmenttoobtaindesiredground
speedatfullbailtravelmaybemadeinorderto
accommodateslowerspeeds.
Maintenance
Figure34
1.Spring 3.Cableclampscrew
2.Cableconduit
5.Pullthecableuntilthereisapproximately1/8
inchinslack.DoNotputtensiononthespring.
6.Tightenthescrewtolocktheadjustmentinplace.
7.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe
rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe
mowerhousing.
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
AdjustingtheBlade
BrakeCable
(BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only)
Adjustwheneveranewbladebrakecableassembly
isinstalledorifthebladecontrollockleverdoesnot
operateproperly.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethebeltcoverbypullingupwardonthe
backofthecovertounsnapthefrontandback
covertabs(seeFigure32).Removeanydebris
underthecover.
4.Loosenthecableclampscrewuntilthecable
conduitslides(seeFigure34).
9.Checktheoperationofthebladecontrollock
lever(seeFigure13).Thelevermustresetitself
tolockoutthebladecontrolbail.Ifitdoesnot,
repeatsteps4through8.
10.Performthe“CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch
(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)”procedurein
Operation.
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Maintenance
Cleaning
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder
Deck
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removesparkplugwire.
2.Toensurethebestperformance,keepthe
undersideofthelawnmowerhousingclean.
CAUTION
Themowermaydislodgematerialfrom
underthemowerhousing.
• Weareyeprotection.
• Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe
handle).
• DoNotallowbystandersinthearea.
6.Turnoffthewater.
7.Startthelawnmower,engagetheblade,andlet
thelawnmowerrunforafewminutestodryout
itscomponents.
ScrapingMethod
Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe
lawnmower,scrapeitclean.
1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.Referto
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFiltersection.
3.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside.
4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswitha
hardwoodscraper.Avoidburrsandsharpedges.
5.Turnthelawnmowerupright.
6.Fillthefueltank.
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
WashingMethod
1.Positionthelawnmoweronaatconcreteor
asphaltsurfacenearagardenhose.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandleleveland
directthewatertoowonthegroundjustin
frontoftherightreartire(Figure35).
Figure35
4.Engagetheblade.
Note: Thebladewilldrawinwaterandwashout
clippings.Letthewaterrununtilyounolonger
seeclippingsbeingwashedoutfromunderthe
housing.
5.Disengagetheblade,stoptheengineandwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
CleaningtheDischarge
TunnelandPlug
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Alwaysbesurethatthedischargetunneldoorcloses
securelywhenyoureleasethehandle.Ifthedebris
preventsthedischargedoorfromclosingsecurely ,
cleantheinsideofthedischargetunnelandthedoor
thoroughly.
WARNING
Grassclippingsandotherobjectscanbe
thrownfromanopendischargetunnel.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriousinjuryor
killtheoperatororbystanders.
Neverstartoroperatethelawnmowerunless
oneofthefollowingistrue:
• Thedischargetunnelplugislocked
securelyinthedischargetunnel.
• Thegrassbagislockedinplace.
• Theoptionalreardischargechuteis
lockedinplace.
• Thedischargetunneldoorisclosed.
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CleaningUndertheBelt
Cover(Self-PropelledUnits
Only)
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see
Figure10andFigure11).
3.Pullupwardonthebackofthecovertounsnap
thefrontandbackcovertabs(seeFigure32).
4.Liftoffthecoverandbrushoutallthedebris
aroundthebeltarea.
Maintenance
Figure36
1.Screws 2.BBCShield
5.Installthebeltcoverbypushingdownontherear
rstandthensnappingthefrontontothemower
housing.
6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CleaningtheBlade
BrakeClutchShield
(BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only)
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see
Figure10andFigure11).
3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFiltersection.
4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside(airlter
up).
5.Removethebladenutsandtheblade(see
Figure25).
6.RemovethethreescrewsholdingtheBBCshield
ontotheunit(seeFigure36).
7.RemovetheBBCshieldandbrushorblowall
thedebrisfromundertheshieldandaroundthe
BBCsystem.
8.InstalltheBBCshield.Tightenthescrewsto
securetheBBCshieldtothedeck.
9.Installthebladeandthetwobladenuts.
10.Turnthelawnmowerupright.
11.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CleaningUndertheCover
Plate(Non-BladeBrake
ClutchUnitsOnly)
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see
Figure10andFigure11).
3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFiltersection.
4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside(airlter
up).
5.Removethebladebolt,bladesupport,andthe
blade(seeFigure25).
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Maintenance
Figure37
1.Bladebolt
2.Bladesupport
3.Blade
6.Removethethreescrewsholdingthecoverplate
ontotheunit(seeFigure37).
7.Removethecoverplateandbrushorblowallthe
debrisfromundertheplate.
4.Coverplate
5.Screw
8.Reinstallthecoverplateandtorquethescrewsto
35-45ft-lb(47-61N-m).
9.Installtheblade,bladesupport,andtheblade
bolt.
10.Turnthelawnmowerupright.
11.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
WasteDisposal
MotorOilDisposal
Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto
theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal
regulations.
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Storage
Storage
PreparingtheFuelSystem
Topreparethelawnmowerforoffseasonstorage,
performtherecommendedmaintenanceprocedures.
Storethelawnmowerinacool,clean,dryplace.
Coverthelawnmowertokeepitcleanandprotected.
WARNING
Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong
periodsoftime.Gasolinevaporscanexplode
iftheycomeintocontactwithanopename.
• DoNotstoregasolineoverlongperiods
oftime.
• DoNotstorethelawnmowerwith
gasolineinthefueltankorthecarburetor
inanenclosurewithanopename.(For
example,afurnaceorawaterheaterpilot
light.)
GeneralStorageInformation
1.Cleanthelawnmowerhousing.Referto
CleaningtheUndersideoftheLawnMower
HousingsectioninCleaning.
2.Cleananydirtandchafffromthecylinder,
cylinderheadns,andblowerhousing.
3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheengine,theshrouding,and
thetopofthelawnmowerhousing.
4.CleantheBBCshield.RefertoCleaningthe
BladeBrakeClutchShield sectioninCleaning.
5.Checktheconditionoftheblade.Refer
toMaintainingtheBladesectioninthe
Maintenance.
6.Servicetheairlter.RefertoServicingtheAir
Filter inMaintenance.
7.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
8.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith
paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
• Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoring
itinanyenclosure.
Emptythefueltankwhenmowingthelasttime
beforestoringthelawnmower.
1.Runthelawnmoweruntiltheenginestopsfrom
runningoutoffuel.
2.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyou
cannolongerstarttheengineitissufcientlydry.
PreparingtheEngine
1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheoilfrom
thecrankcase.RefertoChangingtheEngine
Oil sectioninMaintenance.
2.Removethesparkplug.
3.Usinganoilcan,addaboutonetablespoonofoil
tothecrankcasethroughthesparkplughole.
RemovingtheLawnMower
fromStorage
1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.
2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly
bypullingthestarterropetoblowexcessoilfrom
thecylinder.
3.Cleanthesparkplugorreplaceitifitiscracked,
broken,oriftheelectrodesareworn.
4.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto17ft-lb(23
N-m).
5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures.
6.Fillthefuelinthefueltankwithfreshgasoline.
7.Checktheengineoillevel.
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
4.Slowlyrotatetheengineseveraltimes,usingthe
starterrope,todistributetheoil.
5.InstallthesparkplugbutDoNotconnectthe
wiretothesparkplug.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating
conditionpriortomoweruse.
Whenaproblemoccurs,DoNotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbe
causedbyanemptyfueltank.
Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.Ifaproblemcontinues,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
Problem PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto
keeprunning.
Enginelosespower.
Enginerunsrough.
Lawnmowerorenginevibratesexcessively.
1.Fueltankisempty. 1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Fuelshut-offvalveisclosed.
3.Thethrottleleverisnotinthecorrect
position.
4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.
5.Faultysparkplug.
6.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.
1.Aircleanerisdirty.
2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .
3.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.
4.Dirtinfuellter. 4.Replacethefuellter.
5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.
6.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck
containsclippingsanddebris
1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark
plug.
2.Faultysparkplug.
3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast
position.
4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis
restrictingtheairow .
1.Thebladeisbentorisoutofbalance. 1.Balancetheblade.Ifthebladeisbent,
2.Theblademountingboltisloose. 2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck
containsclippingsanddebris.
4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose. 4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
2.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheChoke
position.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.
6.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.
1.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.
2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower
deck.
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
2.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast
position.
4.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or
replacethepaperairlter.
replaceit.
3.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower
deck.
Unevencuttingpattern.
Dischargechuteplugs
1.Allfourwheelsarenotatthesameheight.
2.Thebladeisdull. 2.Sharpenandbalancetheblade.
3.Mowinginthesamepatternrepeatedly.
4.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck
containsclippingsanddebris.
1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast
position.
2.Cuttingtoomuchgrassinonepass 2.Raisethecuttingheight.Ifnecessary,cut
3.Mowingtoofast.
4.Thegrassiswet.
5.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck
containsclippingsanddebris.
1.Placeallfourwheelsatthesameheight.
3.Changethemowingpattern.
4.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower
deck.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast
position.
secondtimeatlowercuttingheight.
3.Slowdown.
4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.
5.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower
deck.
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Troubleshooting
Problem PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
Lawnmowerdoesnotself-propel
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)
Difculttopulllawnmowerrearward
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).
1.Theself-propeldrivecableisoutof
adjustmentorisdamaged.
2.Thereisdebrisunderthebeltcover. 2.Cleanthedebrisfromunderthebelt
1.Transmissionislocked. 1.Pushmowerforwardtodisengagethe
1.Adjusttheself-propeldrivecable.Replace
thecableifnecessary .
cover.
transmissionandthenpullrearward.
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Conditions and Products Covered
Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty
Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly
warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair,
replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us
(in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in
factory materials or workmanship for a period of one year.
This warranty applies to Exmark commercial turf equipment
sold in the U.S. or Canada. This warranty may only be
assigned or transferred to a second (or third) owner by an
authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences
upon the date of the original retail purchase.
Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period
• Bags, Belts and Tires 90 days
• Engine 2 years*
* The Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer.
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement
that is included in the literature packet.
This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized
Exmark Service Dealer.
• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and
tear, or exposure.
• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters,
fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.
• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or
required replacement or repair due to normal wear,
accidents, or lack of proper maintenance.
• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or
supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible
with the turf equipment or other than as recommended in
the operator's manual or other operational instructions
provided by Exmark.
There are no other express warranties except for engine and
special emission system coverage.
All warranty work must be performed by an authorized
Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement
parts.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
The product must be registered with original proof of purchase
by an Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty
service.
Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their
dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our
website at www.exmark.com. U.S. or Canada customers may
also call 402-223-6375.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:
Exmark Customer Service Department
The Exmark Warranty Company
2101 Ashland Avenue
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-223-6375 or
service@exmark.com
Owner’s Responsibilities
If your product requires warranty service it must be returned
to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty
period. This warranty extends only to turf equipment operated
under normal conditions. You must read the operator’s
manual. You must also properly service and maintain your
Exmark product as described in the operator’s manual. Such
routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by
you, is at your expense.
General Conditions
The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company
with respect to this warranty shall be repair or replacement of
defective components as set forth herein. Neither Exmark
nor Exmark Warranty Company shall be liable for any
incidental or consequential loss or damage.
Such damages include but are not limited to:
• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.
• Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other
extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs or
replacements outside of normal business hours at the place
of business of the authorized Exmark Service Dealer.
• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the
period of any warranty, repair or replacement work.
• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.
• Loss or damage to person or property other than that
covered by the terms of this warranty.
• Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or additional cost as
a result of a claim of breach of warranty.
• Attorney's fees.
No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation
or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower.
All implied warranties of merchantability (that the
product is fit for ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the
product is fit for a particular purpose) are limited to the
duration of the express warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment
1 Year Limited Warranty
G4500-426_B
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ServiceRecord
Date:
DescriptionofWorkDone: ServiceDoneBy:
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MI D-MOUNT RIDING ACCE SSORIES AND OPTIONS
SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
GRASS CATCHER
MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM
TURF STRIPER
STANDON
CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
FULL SUSPENSION SEAT
DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT
HITCH KIT
LIGHT KIT
12
V POWER PORT
MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM
OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE
ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)
SUN SHADE
TRASH CONTAINER
TURF STRIPER
ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM
ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM
OU T-F RONT RIDING AC CESSORIES A ND OPTIONS
CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
DUAL-TAIL WHEEL
FLOOR PAN EXTENDER
HITCH KIT
LIGHT KIT
MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM
ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)
SNOW BLADE
SNOWBLOWER
SUN SHADE
TRASH CONTAINER
ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM
ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM
WEATHER CAB
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