PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
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GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: | 1.6 QUARTS | |
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OILTYPE | SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) | |
| SAE | (BELOW 32°F) |
31L CAPACITY: | 20 OZS. |
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SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") | CHAMPION | RESISTOR TYPE RC12YC |
BLADE BOLTTORQUE: |
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The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
LAWN MOWER |
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| TO REPLACE BLADE |
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Always observe safety rules when |
| 1. | Position | the | blade | adapter on the | ||||||||||||||
performing | any | maintenance. |
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| engine | crankshaft. | Be sure key | in | ||||||||||
TIRES |
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| adapter | and | crankshaft | keyway | are | ||||
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect |
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2. | Position | blade on | the blade adapter | |||||||||||||||||
control | chemicals which can | harm |
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rubber. |
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| aligning the two (2) holes in the blade | |||||||||
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| with the raised lugs on the adapter. | ||||||||||
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp |
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3. | Be | sure the | trailing | edge of blade | ||||||||||||||||
objects and other hazards that may | ||||||||||||||||||||
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cause | tire | damage. |
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| the engine. |
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BLADE | CARE |
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| 4. | Install the blade bolt with the lock | ||||||||||||
For best results, mower blade | must be | |||||||||||||||||||
| washer | and | hardened | washer into | ||||||||||||||||
kept sharp. |
| Replace bent | or damaged |
| blade | adapter and | crankshaft. |
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blades. |
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| 5. | Use | block of wood | between blade and | ||||||
TO REMOVE | BLADE |
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| lawn mower housing and tighten the | ||||||||||||
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark |
| blade | bolt, turning | clockwise. |
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• The recommended tightening torque is | ||||||||||||||||||||
plug and place wire where it cannot | ||||||||||||||||||||
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come in contact with spark plug. |
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| IMPORTANT: | Blade bolt is grade 8 heat | ||||||||||||||||||
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make | ||||||||||||||||||||
treated. |
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sure air filter and carburetor are up. |
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TO SHARPEN | BLADE |
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3. Use a wood | block | between | blade | and |
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mower | housing | to prevent | blade | from | NOTE: | We do not recommend sharpen- | ||||||||||||||
turning | when | removing | blade | bolt. | ing blade - but if you do, be sure the | |||||||||||||||
NOTE; | Protect | your hands | with gloves | blade | is balanced. |
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and/or wrap blade with heavy | cloth. |
| Care | should be taken to keep the blade | ||||||||||||||||
4. Remove | blade | bolt | by | turning | counter- | balanced. | An unbalanced | blade will | ||||||||||||
clockwise. |
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| cause eventual damage to lawn mower | |||||||||||
5. Remove | blade | and | attaching | hard- | ||||||||||||||||
or engine. |
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ware | (bolt, lock washer | and hardened | • | The blade can be sharpened with a file | ||||||||||||||||
washer). |
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| or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt | ||||||||||
NOTE: | Remove | the blade | adapter and |
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check the key inside hub of blade |
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adapter. The key must be in good condi- tion to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged.
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