Exmark Commercial 21 850, Commercial 21 000 User Manual

COMMERCIAL21
ForSerialNos. 850,000&Higher
PartNo.4500-674Rev.A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct containschemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,or otherreproductiveharm.
Important:Theengineinthisproductisnot equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode (CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126. Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar laws.
Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour EngineServiceDealer.
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark mower.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower, maintainitsmaximumefciency ,andpromotesafe operation.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor. Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat http://www.exmark.com/manuals.htm.
AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem promptlyforyoufromthefactory.
AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications.......................................................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 theB71.4specicationsoftheAmericanNational 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.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and
3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate
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.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsinanopen area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup anygasolinethatspills.
Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.
DoNotllthefueltankcompletely full.Addgasolinetothefueltankuntil thelevelis1/4to1/2inch(6–13mm) belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline toexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline, andstayawayfromanopenameor wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby spark.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcausepropertydamage.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.
DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea 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 mufer,becomeextremelyhot.Severeburns canoccuroncontactanddebris,suchas leaves,grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.
Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer, tocoolbeforetouching.
Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer andenginearea.
Installandmaintaininworkingordera sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment onforest-covered,grass-covered,or brush-coveredunimprovedland.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan killyou.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall connedareawheredangerouscarbon monoxidefumescancollect.
Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, 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
DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence 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 combustibleandmayresultinare.
LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.
Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
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 surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe replacedcomponents.
Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled, makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
68-7410
Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.
Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove anyairbubbles.
Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.
103-6328
EC21KABBCX
1.Choke4.Slow
2.Fast5.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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Specications
Specications
ModelNumbers
SerialNos:850,000andHigher
EC21ASHN;EC21ASKA;EC21ASKAP;EC21HNBBC;EC21HNBBCX;EC21KA;EC21KACA;EC21KAX; EC21KAY;EC21KABBC;EC21KABBCCA;EC21KABBCX;EC21KABBCY
Systems
Engine
EngineSpecications: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:
HandleSettingLengthHeight
High61.00inches
(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.Handle6.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 shutsofftheowoffuelwhenthemachinewill 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.Aircleaner3.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.
DoNotoverllfueltank.Neverllthefueltankso thatthefuellevelrisesabovealevelthatis1/2inch belowthebottomofthellernecktoallowforfuel 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.Mufer
2.Oilll/dipstick
3.Fueltankcap(fueltankvaries)
4.Recoilstarterhandle(locatedonhandlebarforzone startunits)
5.Enginestopswitch(ifequipped)
6.Airlter
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.Mufer
2.Oilll/dipstick
3.Recoilstarterhandle
4.Fueltankcap(fueltankvaries)
5.Enginestopswitch(ifequipped)
6.Throttle-Choke(ifequipped)
7.ThrottleOnly(ifequipped)
8.Oillter
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.Lockedposition5.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.Mulchplug3.Lip
2.Dischargedoor4.Mowerhousing
Figure15
1.Crumplednewspaper2.5inches(12.7cm)
5.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)in frontofthelawnmower.
4.Lowerthedischargedoor.
RemovingtheMulchPlug:
Note:Whengrassisthickandlush,clippings maycollectonandaroundthedischargetunnel plug.Thismaymakeitdifculttoremovethe 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.
DoNotputyourngersunderthe housingwhenadjustingthecutting height.
RearWheelAdjustment:
1.Pullthewheelheightadjustmentrodupward toreleasethepinfromthenotchinthe adjustmentbracket(Figure16).
3.ForunitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:Pushthe bladecontrollockleverforwardtoreleasethe bladecontrolbail(Figure4).
4.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.
5.Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat thebladeisengagedandrotating.
6.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Ifthebagdoesnot immediatelydeate,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.Pullupward4.Pin
2.Wheelheightadjustment rod
3.Adjustmentbracket6.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.Pullup5.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:DoNotoverllthebag.
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.Bag4.Handlebracketnotch
2.Handle5.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.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade. Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal Exmarkreplacementblade.
Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter 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 doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
Ifyoumowoveroakleaves,youcanaddlimeto thegrassinthespringtoreducetheacidityofthe oakleaves.
Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall, rstmowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingand walkslower;thenmowagainatalowersettingfor thebestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong andtheleavesclumpontopofthelawn,thelawn mowermayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven fertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory, 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. Gasolineisextremelyammable,highly explosive,andundercertainconditions,can causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Avoidfuelspillsbyrunningtheenginedryor byremovingthegasolinewithahandpump; neversiphon.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
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
•Changetheoillter(EC21KA,EC21KABBC,EC21KAX,EC21KAY,EC21KABBCX, EC21KABBCY ,EC21KACA,andEC21KABBCCAUnits).
•Checkthesparkplugs.
•Cleanthefuellterelement.
•Replacetheairlterelements(EC21ASHNUnits).(Mayneedmoreofteniftheyare damagedorexcessivelydirty.)
•Replacetheairlterelements(EC21HNBBCandEC21HNBBCXUnits).(Mayneedmore ofteniftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.)
•Replacethepaperairlter(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.Lowerlimitmark3.Dipstick
2.Upperlimitmark
Figure20
KawasakiEngine
1.Dipstick3.Add
2.Full
4.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL” markonthedipstick.Useoilasspeciedin EngineOwner’sManual.DoNotoverll.
Important:DoNotoperatetheenginewiththe oillevelbelowthe“LOW”(or“ADD”)markon thedipstick,oroverthe“FULL”mark.
CheckingtheBladeBrake Clutch(BladeBrakeClutch Only)
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
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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, especiallywheretheatandthecurvedparts meet(seeFigure21).Becausesandandabrasive materialcanwearawaythemetalthatconnects theatandcurvedpartsoftheblade,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 OperatingtheBladeControlLeverinOperation.
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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.Cover3.Paperairlter
2.Foamelement
4.Airlterbase
Figure27
EC21ASKAandEC21ASKAPUnits
1.Cover
2.Paperairlter
3.Foamelement
4.Removethepaperairlteranddiscarditas required.
Note:DoNottrytocleanapaperairlter.
5.Removethefoamelementandwashitwithamild detergentandwater,thenblotitdry.
6.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil,then squeezeit(DoNottwist)toremovetheexcessoil.
7.Installthefoamelement.
8.Installthenewpaperairlter.
9.Installthecover.
ServiceAirFilter (EC21ASHNUnits)
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean
thecover,base,foam andpaperelements (EC21ASHNUnits).
Every250hours—Replace theairlterelements (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.Installthelter.
13.Closethecover.
ServiceAirFilter (EC21HNBBCand EC21HNBBCXUnits)
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean
thecover,base,foam andpaperelements (EC21HNBBCand EC21HNBBCXUnits).
Every250hours— Replacetheairlter elements(EC21HNBBC andEC21HNBBCXUnits). (Mayneedmoreoften iftheyaredamagedor excessivelydirty.)
Figure28
1.Cover4.Paperlter
2.Foamelement5.Aircleanerhousing
3.Screengrid
4.Openthecover
5.Removescreengridandpaperlterassembly.
6.Iftheairlterisdamagedoriswetwithoilor fuel,replaceit.
7.Iftheairlterisdirty,tapitonahardsurface severaltimesorblowcompressedairlessthan 30psi(207kPa)throughthesideofthelter thatfacestheengine.Ifthepaperelementis excessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note:DoNotbrushthedirtoffthelter; brushingforcesdirtintothebers.
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.Wingnuts4.Foamelement
2.Cover
3.Paperelement
4.Removethecover.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
13.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethat theyareproperlypositioned.
14.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththetwowingnuts.
ChangeEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours(Mayneed moreoftenundersevere conditions.)
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.
Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore 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)throughthelterfromthewire screensidetoremoveanyexcessdirt.Ifthepaper elementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaper element;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
9.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywateror inanonammablesolvent.
10.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
11.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then squeezeouttheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestricts theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach thepaperlterandclogit.
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 oilfromthedipsticklltubeintothedrainpan.
9.Afterdrainingtheoil,returnthelawnmowerto theoperatingposition.
10.Fillthecrankcasewithfreshoiltotheupperlimit markonthedipstick.
11.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotate 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.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoilthat mayleakoutasyouremovethelter.
6.Removetheoillter.
7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenew 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.Installthenewlterandhandtightenit2/3turn only.
9.FillthecrankcasetotheFulllineonthedipstick withfreshoil.
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.
12.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.
13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter.
14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.
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
Thefuellter(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
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cablenutsclockwise.Tomaximizebeltlife,Do Notovertightenthebelt.
Ifthelawnmowercreepsforwardwithoutthe bailengaged,loosenthebeltbyturningthedrive cablenutscounterclockwise.
Figure33
1.Adjustmentofdrivecablenuts
4.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe mowerhousing.
5.Checktheoperationfordesireddrivecontrol.
6.Repeatsteps2through5asnecessaryforfurther adjustment.
Note:Adjustmenttoobtaindesiredground speedatfullbailtravelmaybemadeinorderto accommodateslowerspeeds.
Maintenance
Figure34
1.Spring3.Cableclampscrew
2.Cableconduit
5.Pullthecableuntilthereisapproximately1/8 inchinslack.DoNotputtensiononthespring.
6.Tightenthescrewtolocktheadjustmentinplace.
7.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe 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.Positionthelawnmoweronaatconcreteor asphaltsurfacenearagardenhose.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandleleveland directthewatertoowonthegroundjustin 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.Screws2.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(airlter 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(airlter 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.Disposeofusedoilatacertied recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal regulations.
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Storage
Storage
PreparingtheFuelSystem
Topreparethelawnmowerforoffseasonstorage, performtherecommendedmaintenanceprocedures.
Storethelawnmowerinacool,clean,dryplace. Coverthelawnmowertokeepitcleanandprotected.
WARNING
Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong periodsoftime.Gasolinevaporscanexplode iftheycomeintocontactwithanopename.
DoNotstoregasolineoverlongperiods oftime.
DoNotstorethelawnmowerwith gasolineinthefueltankorthecarburetor inanenclosurewithanopename.(For example,afurnaceorawaterheaterpilot light.)
GeneralStorageInformation
1.Cleanthelawnmowerhousing.Referto
CleaningtheUndersideoftheLawnMower HousingsectioninCleaning.
2.Cleananydirtandchafffromthecylinder, cylinderheadns,andblowerhousing.
3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheengine,theshrouding,and thetopofthelawnmowerhousing.
4.CleantheBBCshield.RefertoCleaningthe BladeBrakeClutchShieldsectioninCleaning.
5.Checktheconditionoftheblade.Refer toMaintainingtheBladesectioninthe Maintenance.
6.Servicetheairlter.RefertoServicingtheAir FilterinMaintenance.
7.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
8.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoring itinanyenclosure.
Emptythefueltankwhenmowingthelasttime beforestoringthelawnmower.
1.Runthelawnmoweruntiltheenginestopsfrom runningoutoffuel.
2.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyou cannolongerstarttheengineitissufcientlydry.
PreparingtheEngine
1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheoilfrom thecrankcase.RefertoChangingtheEngine OilsectioninMaintenance.
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.
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
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.Dirtinfuellter.4.Replacethefuellter.
5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
6.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris
1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.
2.Faultysparkplug.
3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.
4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow .
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.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperairlter.
replaceit.
3.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.
Unevencuttingpattern.
Dischargechuteplugs
1.Allfourwheelsarenotatthesameheight.
2.Thebladeisdull.2.Sharpenandbalancetheblade.
3.Mowinginthesamepatternrepeatedly.
4.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.
1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.
2.Cuttingtoomuchgrassinonepass2.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
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Lawnmowerdoesnotself-propel (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)
Difculttopulllawnmowerrearward (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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LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature
Pack)orFillinBelow
ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)
SerialNo.
©2010ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc. IndustrialParkBox808 Beatrice,NE68310 AllRightsReserved
DatePurchased
EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.
PartNo.4500-674Rev .A (402)223-6300 Fax(402)223-5489 PrintedintheUSA
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