5.Check alignment of all parts and tighten screws, alternating from side to side for a uniform fit, until wheel halves are drawn together.
6.Install two capscrews and locknuts, previously removed, in remaining holes in wheel halves and tighten. Remove two long screws or bolts and replace with two capscrews and locknuts.
7.Reinstall wheel to pivot arm with capscrews, spacer, and locknut. Make sure spacer is positioned between wheel hub and pivot arm.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Never start or operate the mower unless one of the following is true:
1.The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in discharge tunnel.
2.The grass bag is locked in place.
3.The optional side discharge chute is locked in place.
4.The discharge tunnel door is closed.
Cleaning Mower
Plug
To ensure best performance, the discharge tunnel plug must be cleaned after each use. When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect on and around the plug; this may make plug removal difficult. After each use, remove plug from discharge tunnel and clean off all debris.
Discharge Tunnel
Always be sure that discharge tunnel door closes securely when handle is released. If debris prevents discharge door from closing securely, clean inside of discharge tunnel and door thoroughly.
Underside of Mower Housing
Keep underside of mower housing clean.
Washing Method
Whenever the underside of the mower requires cleaning, follow this procedure for washing debris out from under deck.
1.Position mower on a flat surface near a garden hose.
2.Start the engine.
3.Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct water to flow on ground just in front of right rear tire (Fig. 30). The rotating blade will draw water under the deck and wash out clippings. Let the water run for a few minutes or until you no longer see clippings being washed out from under deck.
4.Stop the engine.
5.Turn off the garden hose.
6.Restart mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry out moisture on the mower and its components.
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