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13-3 BLADE MOUNTING TORQUE

Center Bolt 40Nm-50Nm, to insure safe operation of your
unit. ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for
correct tightness.
After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil conditions,
the blade will become worn and lose some of the original
shape. Cutting efficiently will be reduced and the blade
should be replaced. Replace with an approved factory
replacement blade only. Possible damage resulting from
blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
When you change the blade, you must use the original
type marked on the blade (MAKITA 263001826) (for order
the blade, pls. contact your local dealer or call our
company).
WARNING: Do not touch rotating blade.

13-4 ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner as per separate engine manual under
normal conditions.
Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.
Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates
that the air cleaner should be serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each mowing season; check engine manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit
proper air circulation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt
and combustible debris from muffler area.
14.STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON)
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
1. Empty the tank after the last mowing of the season.
a) Empty the petrol tank with a suction pump.
CAUTION: Do not drain the petrol in closed
rooms, in close proximity of open fire, etc. Do not
smoke! Petrol fumes can cause explosion or fire.
b) Start the engine and let it run until it has used up
all remaining petrol and stalls.
c) Remove the spark plug. Use an oilcan to fill
approx. 20 ml oil into the combustion chamber.
Operate the starter to evenly distribute the oil in
the combustion chamber. Replace the spark plug.
2. Clean and grease the lawn mower carefully as
described above under “Lubrication”.
3. Slightly grease the cutter to avoid corrosion.
4. Store the lawn mower in a dry, clean and frost-
protected place, out of reach of unauthorized persons.
CAUTION: The engine must have completely
cooled down before storing the lawn mower.
NOTE:
- When storing any type of power equipment in an
unventilated or material storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
- Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
- If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope
guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire, Depress the blade control handle and pull the
starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter
rope into the rope guide bolt on handle.
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Turn the engine off. Ensure not to bend or damage the
cutter when pushing the lawn mower over obstacles.