TOSHARPENBLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
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.
•To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of
the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail.
tf blade is balanced, it should remain in a hodzontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.•
The recommended tightening torque is
BladeCrankshaft
adapter_.,keyway
Key
Crank- shaft
Blade
bolt
LockBlade
washeredge adapter Hardened
washer
GRASS CATCHER
(If purchased as an accesssory)
•The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.
•Check your grass catcher often for
damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs
replacing, replace only with a manufac- turer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number
when ordering.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classif'_,ationSF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according
to your expected operating terr_erature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
NOTE: Although
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
Change the oil after even/25 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. T'_Jhtenoil plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
•Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Catch oil in a suitable container.
•Remove bottom oil drain plug.
•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely,
•Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do not over fill.
•Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole.
•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Drain plug
AIR RLTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
•Remove the air filter by tuming counter-
clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar.
•Remove filter from inside of cover.
•Clean the inside of the cover and the collar
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