Snapper 216518B Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit, Wearlimit, Blade Sharpening

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

4.1MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT

4.1.1. STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT

1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.1.

F	NEW BLADE
""-L
I_	WEARLIMIT
-,-,_J	r--(NOTCH STARTS)

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 & 4.1A. Replace with new blade.

WARNING

DO NOT use a cuttingblade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section "MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT" for proper blade

inspectionand serviceprocedures.

4.1.2.BLADE SHARPENING

1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug.

IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. 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.
		DANGEROUSCONDITION7 2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels. Do not tilt
•	"_'-_._.._J__/_'	DO NOT USE ON	MOWER !	mower with	spark plug or carburetor	down.
	""_"	,--REPLACE WITH	NEW	..........
_.		/BLADE"		3. Nemove	Dlaae. :see i-igure 4._.	.	.

BLADE	i BETWEEN	i
HUB	FLANGES	i
FIGURE 4.1
4.1.1.A. NINJA BLADE WEAR LIMIT

1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.2.

	NEW BLADE				WEAR LIMIT,	I
.%_. _	_				CRACKS OR
				_--NOTCHES			,ConcaveSi0eUp,/
"'_/_f	____	"_	._	_	BEGIN TO
_.___:			"_PPEAR		ON TIP
					i_	I	CAPSCREW

FIGURE 4.3

"\'_ DO NOT USE A BLADE IN

THIS CONDITION !

FIGURE 4.2

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