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GeneralRecommendations
1. Theowner's responsibility is to maintain this product.
This will extendthe life of the product and is also
necessaryto maintainwarrantycoverage.
2. Checkthe sparkplug, drive brake, lubricate the unit,
and cleanthe air filter oncea year.
3. Checkthe fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
4. Follow the Maintenancesection to keepthe unit in good
operating condition.
,_ WARNING:Beforeyou make an inspection,
adjustment,or repair to the unit, disconnectthe
wire tothe sparkplug. Removethewire from the
sparkplug to prevent theengine from starting by
accident.
NOTE:Torque is measuredin foot pounds (metric Nm). This
measurement describeshow tight a nut or bolt must be.The
torque is measuredwith atorque wrench.
Inspection
Howto Checkthe Muffler
Checkthe muffler every50 hours. Makesurethe muffler is
correctly mounted and is not loose. If the muffler is worn or
burnt, replacewith a new muffler. A worn muffler is a fire
hazardand can also damagethe engine.
If you mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also checkthe
spark attester when you checkthe muffler. If the spark
attester isworn or damaged,replaceit with a newspark
attester. Seeyour nearestauthorized service centerfor a
spark attester.
InspectBlade
WARNING:Beforeyouinspectorremovetheblade,
disconnectthewiretothesparkplug. Ifthebladehits
an object,stoptheengine.Checktheunitfor
damage.The bladehassharpedges.Whenyouhold
theblade, useglovesor clothmaterialtoprotectyour
hands.
If you keepthe bladesharp and inspectthe bladefor
damage,the bladewill cut better and be more safe to
operate. Frequentlycheckthe blade for excessivewear,
cracks, or other damage. Frequentlycheck the nut that holds
the blade. Keepthe nut tight. If the bladehits an object, stop
the engine. Disconnectthe wire to the spark plug. Seeif the
blade is bentor damaged. Checkthe blade adapterfor
damage. Beforeyou operatethe unit, replacedamagedparts
with original equipment parts. Seethe authorized service
center in your area.Everythree years, havean authorized
service person inspectthe bladeor replacethe old bladewith
an original equipment part.
Howto Removeand Install the Blade
1. Removethe mower housing. Seethe instructions on
"How To RemoveThe Mower Housing".
2. Use a pieceof wood to keepthe bladefrom rotating.
3. Removethe nutthat holdsthe blade(Figure19).
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Figure 19:Removing theblades
A - Hi-lift edgeup
B - Blade
C- Bellevillewasher
D- Nut
E- Washer
F - Bladeadapter
G- Mandrel
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Checkthe blade and the blade adapteraccording to
the instructions for "Inspect Blade". Replacea badly
worn or damagedbladewith an original equipment
blade. Seean authorized service center in your area.
Cleanthe top and bottom of the mower housing.
Removeall the grass and debris.
Mount the blade and bladeadapteron the mandrel
(Figure 19).
Mount the blade sothat the hi-lift edgesare up. If the
blade is upside down, the bladewill not cut correctly
and can causean accident.
Fastenthe blade with the original washers and nut.
Make surethe outside rim of the Belleville washer is
against the blade (Figure20).
WARNING:Alwayskeepthe nuttightthat holdsthe
blade. A loosenutor blade cancauseanaccident.
Tighten the nut that holds the bladeto a torque of 35
foot pounds (47,5 N-m).
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