Maintenance
! | WARNING | ! | 7. Reinstall the blade. Torque the blade mounting bolts to |
the recommended range of 30 to 40 ft. lbs. |
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or |
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repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. |
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Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug | D | |
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine | ||
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all | C | |
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap |
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must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. |
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Mower Blade Replacement |
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Blade Wear Limits |
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1. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of excessive wear |
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or damage (Figure 41): | B | |
(A) New blade; | A | |
(B) Wear limit (notch starts); | ||
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(C) Dangerous condition - do not use on mower! |
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cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows |
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Blade Sharpening |
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1.Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper.
3.Remove the bolts (B, Figure 42), washers (C) and nuts
(D) securing the mower blade (A) to the spindle.
4.Inspect the condition of the blade (Figure 41).
5.If the blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 43). DO NOT sharpen beyond exist- ing cutting edge (A).
6.Check blade balance after sharpening. If necessary, cor- rect blade balance by grinding the heavy end of the
blade.
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