CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
IMPORTANT:TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON CUTTER HOUSING.
•Install and tighten blade bolt securely
IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED.
CUTTER
HOUSING
BLADE
CENTER HOLE
STAR
BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL)
FIGURE 8
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9)
WARNING
When it is necessary to raise the mower for any repair or service, use jackstands to provide adequate sup- port. DO NOT rely on hydraulic or me- chanical jacks
Care should be taken to keep the blade bal- anced. An unbalanced blade will cause exces- sive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.
•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing the blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
•Slide blade on to an
CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT | BLADE |
OR PIN |
|
FIGURE 9
BATTERY
Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life.
•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Recharge at
20