Remington Power Tools MPS6017A manual Maintenance and Cleaning, Supplies Needed

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

WARNING

Always remove the safety key and battery before performing any adjustments, maintenance, blade change, or repairs to your mower.

WARNING

D i s c o n n e c t m o w e r f r o m power supply before clean- ing or servicing . Severe injury or death could occur from fire, electrical shock, or body con- tact with moving cutter blades.

LUBRICATING MOWER

Your Remington brand mower does not need to be lubricated. Please do not lubricate the mower.

BALANCING MOWER BLADE

WARNING

Always wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the blade. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes while sharp- ening blade.

An out-of-balance blade causes the mower to vibrate excessively. Excessive vibration may cause damage to the mower, especially the motor and electrical connections.

Because you are removing metal from the blade when sharpening, make sure to remove an equal amount from each side to keep the blade balanced. The best way to balance a blade is with a blade balancer (available at most local hardware stores), or with a large screwdriver, nail, or bolt.

Tools Needed:

•Heavy work gloves

•Blade balancer, or a large screwdriver, nail, or bolt

1.After sharpening the blade, hang it on the balancer and check the level.

If one side of the blade tips lower, sharpen that side a little at a time until the blade is balanced.

2.When sharpening a used blade, be espe- cially careful to keep it balanced. If in doubt, replace the blade with a new one.

Note: Blade sharpening services are also avail- able. Contact a local mower service center or check the local yellow pages.

REMOVING AND ATTACHING MOWER BLADE

WARNING

Disconnect mower from power supply before clean- ing or servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from fire,electricalshock,orbodycon- tact with moving cutter blades.

WARNING

Always unplug mower and re- move safety key before placing hands near the blade. Always wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the blade.

Tools Needed:

•3/4" socket or adjustable wrench

•2" x 4" piece of wood (about 2 feet long)

•Heavy work gloves

1.Remove safety key, battery, and power cord (if applicable).

2.Turn mower upside down.

3.Wedge a 2" x 4" piece of wood under the blade and over the edge of the mower housing (see Figure 26).

4.Using 3/4" socket or adjustable wrench, turn the blade nut counterclockwise to remove.

5.Remove blade nut, washer, and blade (see Figure 27). Note: The blade adapter might come off with the blade. It is not part of the blade and needs to placed on the motor shaft before reinstalling blade.

6.To replace a sharpened blade or to install a new blade, verify the blade adapter is on the motor shaft.

7.Place blade on motor shaft. IMPORTANT: Verify hole in center of blade is aligned correctly with blade adapter.

8.Place the washer onto the motor shaft.

9.With the 2" x 4" piece of wood in place, install blade nut and tighten securely. (Torque 40 Ft-Lbs - 480 in-lbs)

10.Turn the mower upright.

Figure 26 - Wedging

the Wood

Figure 27 - Remove

Blade

SHARPENING MOWER BLADE

When the blade is dull, the cut ends of the grass will be ragged and may turn brown soon after mowing. A dull blade also causes the battery to discharge more quickly. When this occurs, sharpen the blade (as long as the blade is oth- erwise in good condition).

Tools Needed:

•Fine-toothed file

•Heavy work gloves

•Safety glasses

1.Remove blade from mower (see Removing and Attaching Mower Blade).

2.Secure blade in a vise.

3.While wearing safety glasses, carefully file the cutting edges of the blade using even strokes. Be sure to file both sides of the blade equally.

4.Check the balance of the blade after sharp- ening (see Balancing Mower Blade).

CLEANING MOWER

Periodically clean your mower to ensure peak performance. Note: Remember, this is an elec- tric mower.

WARNING

When cleaning mower:

•Do not submerse mower in any liquids

•Do not use products that contain Ammonia, Chlorine, or abrasives

•Do not use chlorinated clean- ing solvents, Carbon Tetra- chloride, Kerosene, or Gaso-

Supplies Needed:

•Clean, damp cloth or sponge

•Mild soap or detergent (if needed)

•Soft nylon brush (if needed)

1.Remove safety key, battery, and power cord (if applicable).

2.Using a damp cloth or sponge with a mild soap or detergent, clean the mower.

3.Use a soft nylon brush of non-metallic scrubbing pad to remove any clippings that have accumulated on the underside of the deck and in the rear discharge area. Do not use a wire brush; it will scratch and harm the surface of the mower.

4.Water may be used to clean the rear bag- ger, but not the mower itself. For proper grass collection, make sure the grass bag is clean and the mesh holes are not clogged. Allow the rear bagger to dry thoroughly before using it again.

Note: A wet rear bagger will clog quickly and hamper grass collection.

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