MAINTENANCE
BLADE CHANGE
REAR CATCHER MOWER
1.Disconnect spark plug wire
2.Set mower at high cut and fold handle.
3.To access blades lift FLAP and PROP with broom handle or garden stake. (Fig. 10)
4.Remove blade retaining bolt, nut and washer assemblies. Retain D PLATES. Discard all other parts.
5.Fit new blades and fasteners together in sets for safety and balance. Take care to assemble parts in correct order. (Fig. 11)
6.Tighten retaining nuts to 16Nm. If a torque wrench is not available, tighten nuts firmly. Ensure blade can swivel using medium hand effort.
7.Remove flap prop, return mower to normal position and replace spark plug wire.
BLADE CHANGE
UTILITY MOWER
1.Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Set mower at high cut and fold handle.
3.Tilt mower so spark plug is up.
WARNING: Tilt mower with fuel tank empty. Fuel may spill from the fuel cap vent.
4.Remove blade retaining bolt, nut and washer assemblies. Retain D PLATES. Discard all other parts.
5.Fit new blades and fasteners together in sets for safety and balance. Take care to assemble parts in correct order. (Fig. 12).
6.Tighten retaining nuts to 16 Nm. If a torque wrench is not available, tighten nuts firmly. Ensure blade can swivel using medium hand effort.
7.Return mower to normal position and replace spark plug wire.
THROTTLE CONTROL
Each 25 hours of mowing use a small amount of light oil to lubricate the throttle control. (Fig. 13).
MOWER STORAGE
For storage all fuel must be removed from the carburettor, fuel line and tank to prevent the formation of
1.Move throttle control to STOP.
2.Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap from tank.
3.Use a mechanical siphon to drain fuel into a clean container.
4.Start mower and run at idle speed until all fuel is used.
5.Move the throttle control to STOP and turn fuel tap OFF. (Where fitted).
6.Clean mower and check fastener security.
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