PRODUCT | SPECIFICATIONS |
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SERIAL | NUMBER |
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DATE OF PURCHASE |
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GASOLINE | CAPACITY/TYPE: | 1.0 QUARTS |
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JNLEADED | REGULAR |
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OIL TYPE | SAE 30 (ABOVE | 32°F) | |||
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| SAE | |
OIL CAPACITY: |
| 18.50ZS. |
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SPARK | PLUG(GAP: .030") | CHAMPIONR J19LM OR J19LM | |||
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VALVE | CLEARANCE: | INTAKE: | .005" | ||
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| EXHAUST: | .007" |
SOLID | STATE | IGNITION |
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AIR GAP: |
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| .010 IN. |
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BLADE | BOLT TORQUE: |
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•The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
TIRES
•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
•Avoid 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 blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
•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 counter-
clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open- end wrench.
•Remove blade and attaching hard- ware.
TO REPLACE BLADE
•Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure the spacer is in the adaptor and key in shaft and adaptor keyway are aligned.
•Position blade on the blade adapter. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine.
•Install the blade bolt with washers into blade adapter and crankshaft.
•Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.
•The recommended tightening torque is
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.
•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
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