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. Be

extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe

burns. 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 BLADE

WEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS)

DANGEROUS CONDITION !

DO NOT USE ON MOWER !

REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE.

FIGURE 4.1

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.

4.1.2. 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 crank case will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to hard 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 4.2.

4.Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond the original cutting edge. See Figure 4.3.

MAKE SURE THAT

BLADE HUB IS

SEATED

BLADE BETWEEN

HUBFLANGES

FLANGE

BLADE

CONE WASHER (Widest Part Up)

CAPSCREW

FIGURE 4.2

NOTE: DO NOT

SHARPEN BEYOND

ORIGINAL

CUTTING EDGE.

22-28º

BLADE TIP

END VIEW

OF BLADE

ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE

FIGURE 4.3

5.Check blade for balance. If necessary, correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade.

6.Reinstall blade. Refer to Figure 3.2. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw. Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

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Snapper R204513E important safety instructions Adjustments & Repair, Blade Sharpening

R204513E specifications

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