MAINTENANCE
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GENERALRECOMMENDATION
*Once a year you should replace the Spark Plug, Air Filter and check Blade for wear. A new Spark
Plug and Air Filter assures proper
,You should check al! fasteners and be sure they
are tighL
oFollow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 15.
LAWNMOWER
BLADE/BLADEADAPTERCARE
Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp Blade.
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TO REMOVE BLADE:
o Turn lawn mower on its side° Make sure Air Filter
and Carburetor are up.
o Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn Mower Housing to prevent Blade from turning when removing the Blade Baird
o Protect your hands with gloves andlor wrap Blade with heavy cloth,
oRemove Blade Bolt by turning
*Remove Btade and attaching hardware (Bolt, Lockwasher and Hardened Washer) (See Fig. 9).
NOTE:Remove the Blade Adapter and check the Key inside Hub of Blade Adapter. The Key must be in good condition to work properly. Replace Adapter if damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE:
,Position the Blade Adapter on the Engine Crankshaft. Be sure Key in Adapter and Keyway in Crankshaft are aligned.
•Position Blade on to the Blade Adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the Blade with the raised Lugs
on the Adapter°
NOTE. Be sure the word TOP (stamped on the Blade) is toward the engine (See Fig. 9),
•Install the Blade Bah with the Lockwasher and Hardened Washer into Blade Adapter and
Crankshaft (See Fig. 9).
°Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn Mower Housing and tighten the Blade Bolt, turn- ing dockwise_
FIG. 9
•The recommended tightening torque is
°Torque wrenches are available at most Sears stores and through the catalog.
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ANDMAY MAKETHEENGINEHARDTOSTART.
Use only a Sears authorized replacement Blade to get the best cutting results.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Blade - but if you do, be sure the Blade is balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE:
oThe Blade can be sharpened with a file or on a
grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the lawn mower.
•Care should be taken to keep the Blade balanc- ed. An unbalanced Blade wilt cause excessive
vibration when running and eventual damage to
lawn mower or engine,
oTo check Blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wallo Leave about one inch of the straight nail
exposed. Place center hole of Blade over the head of the nail. If Blade is balanced, it should remain
in a horizontal position, ff either end of the Blade
moves downward, Blade is not balanced.
Sharpen the heavy end until the Blade is balanced,
GRASSCATCHER
°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, tf Catcher needs replacing, replace only with a
manufacturer approved replacement Catcher from Sears. Give the lawn mower model number
when ordering.
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