Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
4.1MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT
1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.1.
NEW
BLADEWEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS)
DANGEROUS
CONDITION!
DO NOT USE ON
MOWER! REPLACE
WITH NEW BLADE.
2.Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.2. Replace with new blade.
WARNING
Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures.
4.1.3. BLADE SHARPENING
1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.
2.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels.
3.Remove blade. See Figure 4.3.
FIGURE 4.1
4.1.2.NINJA BLADE WEAR LIMIT
1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.2.
NEW BLADE | WEAR LIMIT. CRACKS | |
OR NOTCHES BEGIN | ||
| ||
| TO APPEAR ON TIP. |
BLADE
HUB
FLANGE
BLADE
MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS SEATED BETWEEN FLANGES
CONE WASHER (Concave Side Up)
CAPSCREW
FIGURE 4.3
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE A BLADE IN
THIS CONDITION!
FIGURE 4.2
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