Replacing Rear Flap, Deck Care, Lubrication, Engine

•The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance.

•Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil (or engine oil). Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface of the nuts is also recommended.

•Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the “star” away from the engine. Place the blade with the side marked bottom (or with part number) facing away from the adapter. Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt. Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed here.

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.

Replacing Rear Flap

•To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 13.

•Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.

Rear Discharge

Door

Handle

Bracket

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Handle

Bracket

Rear

Flap

Figure 13

Deck Care

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.

•The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust

and corrosion, and may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting.

•The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected).

Lubrication

Blade Control

Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. See Figure 14. The blade control must operate freely in both directions.

Rear Discharge Door

The torsion springs and pivot points should be lubricated periodically with light oil to prevent any rust or binding. Door must work freely.

Wheels

The wheels require no lubrication. However, if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil. Engine oil may also be used.

Engine

Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions.

LUBE

Figure 14

Engine

A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given in the next page. Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions.