Blade Mounting Torque:
Center Bolt: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.
•To ensure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
Maintaining the Deck
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit.These may cause damage to electric components spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will shorten life of the mower and reduce its serviceability.
•Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will result in rust and corrosion, and may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings during the next cutting. Tilt the mower and scrape clean with a suitable tool.
WARNING: Remember to disconnect the spark plug wire before tilting the mower.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.
•Maintain engine oil level as instructed in the engine manual.
•Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the engine manual.
•Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
•Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Make sure to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
Replacing Rear Flap
The rear flap is attached to the back of the mower deck, and is designed to minimize the possibility of objects being thrown from the rear of the mower toward the operator. If the rear flap becomes damaged, replace as follows:
•To remove the old rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck using a pair of
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the steps below for proper storage of the mower.
•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
•Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
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