Yard-Man 109T manual Service, Maintaining Your Lawn Mower, Cutting Blade

SECTION 8: SERVICE

WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter before lubricating, repairing or servicing. DO NOT attempt any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower equipped with the safety key in the unlocked and/or energized mode.

Engine

Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions.

Lubrication Chart:

WARNING: NEVER assume starter is de- energized, even if the key is in the locked position and/or removed from the engine. ALWAYS de-energize self starter prior to performing any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower. Follow instructions on the engine and/or machine to de-energize starter.

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height adjustment lever

Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. See Figure 10. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. Also, lubricate the pivot points on the mulch baffle and the height adjustment lever.

Wheels

Lubricate the wheel bearings (if so equipped) at least once a season with light oil (or engine oil). Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil

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SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER

WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter before performing any repairs or maintenance. DO NOT attempt any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower equipped with the safety key in the unlocked and/or energized mode.

WARNING: NEVER assume starter is de- energized, even if the key is in the locked position and/or removed from the engine. ALWAYS de-energize self starter prior to performing any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower. Follow instructions on the engine and/or machine to de-energize starter.

NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up.

Cutting Blade

WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

To remove blade

•Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 11. Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft.

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