LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.
TIRES
oKeep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.
oAvoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage,
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blade&
TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 9)
•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
•Turn lawn mower on its side° Make sure air filter and carburetor are up_
•Use a wood block between blade and mower housing
to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
°Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
°Remove blade bolt by turning
oRemove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer'and hardened washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in good condition to work properly. Replace adapter if darnaged
TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 9)
°Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and keyway in crankshaft are aligned,
°Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.
°Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the engine.
°install the blade boftwith thetockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.
°Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.
oThe recommended tightening torque is
BLADE | ,, | CRANK- |
ADAPTER,,,= _ | / | SHAFT |
_. | _ | KEYWAY |
B
1 | WASHER | TRAILING | X |
LOCK WASHER | EDGE | BLADE ADAPTER | |
FIGo 9
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.
oThe blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel,, Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower,
oTo check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall,. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole Of blade over the head of the nail, If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position, If either'end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced
GRASS CATCHER
oThe grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used,
oCheck your grass catcher often for damage or deterio- ration. Through normal use it will wear,. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering,,
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