Lawn-Boy 10356, 10357, 10358 manual Replacing the Blade, Replacing the Fuse, Charging the Battery

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Charging the Battery

Model 10357 only

Warning

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling battery.

Charge the battery for 24 hours every month (every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature (70￿F or 22￿C) whenever possible.

1.Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below

the ignition key.

Important: Use only the charger supplied with the mower.

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2.Plug the charger into a wall outlet.

When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local codes.

Replacing the Blade

Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it.

Warning

The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury.

Wear cloth or leather gloves when servicing the blade.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 13.

2.Tip the mower onto the right side.

3.Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware.

4.Install the new blade and all mounting hardware.

Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the mower.

Replacing the Fuse

Model 10357 only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to	m-6590
Installing the Fuse on page 5.

Lubricating the Self-propel Drive

1.Wipe the grease fittings (A) on the rear wheel height adjustment levers with a clean rag.

2.Install a grease gun

onto each fitting and gently apply 1 or 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium

5.Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to

60ft-lb (82 N⋅m).

Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N￿m) is very tight. While holding the blade with a block of

grease.

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wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or

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Important: Excess grease may prevent the wheel clutch from properly operating.

wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.

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