MAINTENANCE

5.Make sure the blade is balanced. Use a screwdriver and hold the blade parallel to the ground as shown. A blade that is bal- anced will stay parallel to the ground. If the blade is not balanced, the heavy end will rotate toward the ground. Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

6.A new blade will cut better than a badly worn blade. Every two years replace the old blade with a factory replacement blade.

CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT

Test the unit in a small area. If the height of cut is not level or if the cut grass is not discharged, the cause can be: (1) the blade is bent or dam- aged, (2) the blade is not sharp, (3) a worn blade, (4) or a broken blade adapter. Before you use the unit, correct the problem.

FOLDING HANDLE STORAGE

CAUTION: Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged cable.

How To Fold The Handle

1.Loosen the knobs that hold the upper part of the handle to the lower part of the han- dle. As you fold the handle, make sure the cables are not around the loose fasteners and do not become damaged. Hold the en- gine stop lever in the Operating Position (against the handle). Rotate the upper part of the handle toward the back of the unit (Figure 25) .

2.Loosen the knobs on the lower handle (Figure 26). Push in on the ends of the lower handle. Move the ends of the lower handle past the locking tabs.

3.Rotate the handle forward over the en- gine. Make sure the cables are not dam- aged.

Recoil-Start Rope

Push in on

lower handle.

Figure 25

Lower Handle

Locking

Tabs

Knob

Figure 26

How To Raise The Handle

1.Pull the handle back until the ends of the lower handle lock into position. Tighten the knobs.

2.Hold the engine stop lever in the Operating Position (against the handle). Lift the up- per part of the handle into the operator’s position. Tighten the fasteners that hold the handle.

3.Make sure the recoil-start rope is on the outside of the handle and is not caught be- tween the upper and lower handle.

HOW TO PREPARE THE MOWER

4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.

FOR STORAGE

Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder.

 

Slowly pull the recoil-start grip so that the

WARNING: Do not remove gaso-

oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new

line while inside a building, near

spark plug in the cylinder.

afire, or while you smoke. 5. Clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder

Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or

 

cooling fins and the engine housing.

a fire.

6.

Clean the bottom of the mower housing.

1.

Drain the fuel tank.

7.

Completely clean the mower to protect the

2.

Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.

 

paint.

3.

Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the

8.

Put the unit in a building that has good ven-

 

engine crankcase with new oil.

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tilation.

F-050442L

 

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22" Front Drive specifications

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