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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES
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LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance,
TIRES
- Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber
, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage,
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp
Replace bent or damaged blades,
TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig I2)
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug
. Turn tawn mower on its side Make sure airfilter and
carburetor are up
• Use a wood block between blade and mower hous-
ing to prevent blade from turning when removing
blade bolt
° Protect your hands with gloves andfor wrap blade
with heavy cloth..
• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise
. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock
washer and hardened washer)
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key
inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good
condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 12)
° Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft.
Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are
atigne&
• Position blade on the blade adapter atigning the two (2)
holes inthe blade with the raised tugs on the adapter.
. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp
edge) is up toward the engine.
. fnstaltthe blade bolt with the lockwasher and hardened
washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.
° Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower
housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise
° The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft, lbs
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT iS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if
you do, be sure the blade is balanced
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An
unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn
mower or engine. .
- The blade can be sharpened with a fife or on a
grinding wheel,. Do not attempt to sharpen while on
the mower
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or
wall. Leave about one inch of the straight naiI
exposed Place center hole of blade over the head
of the nail.. If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal position° tf either end of the blade
moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
blade is balanced. 13
KEY _
LOCK WASHER
_ RANK-
SHAFT
KEYWAY
TRAtL1HG "\
EDGE BLADE ADAPTER
FIG, 12
GEAR CASE
, To keep your drive system working properly, the gear
case and area around the drive should be kept clean
and free oftrash build-up Clean under the drive cover
twice a season.
- The gear case isfilled with lubricant to tile proper level
at the factory The only time the lubricant needs
attention is il service has been performed on the gear
case.
• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Pre-
mium Grease, part no 750355: Do not substitute
DRIVE WHEELS
Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be
sure they move freely_
The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings,
etc. arein the drive wheel area and must be cteaned to free
drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front
wheels.
• Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers.
• Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.
• Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the
dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth°
• Put wheels back in place,
• tf after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely,
contact your nearest authorized service center.
GRASS CATCHER
The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must
be dry when used.
Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-
ration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher
needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer
approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering.
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