Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

4.1MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT

1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.1.

NEW

BLADEWEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS)

DANGEROUS

CONDITION!

DO NOT USE ON

MOWER! REPLACE

WITH NEW BLADE.

2.Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.2. Replace with new blade.

WARNING

Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures.

4.1.3. BLADE SHARPENING

1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.

2.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels.

3.Remove blade. See Figure 4.3.

FIGURE 4.1

4.1.2.NINJA BLADE WEAR LIMIT

1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.2.

NEW BLADE

WEAR LIMIT. CRACKS

OR NOTCHES BEGIN

 

 

TO APPEAR ON TIP.

BLADE

HUB

FLANGE

BLADE

MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS SEATED BETWEEN FLANGES

CONE WASHER (Concave Side Up)

CAPSCREW

FIGURE 4.3

DANGEROUS!

DO NOT USE A BLADE IN

THIS CONDITION!

FIGURE 4.2

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