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Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DONOTattempt anyadjustments, maintenance,service or
repairswith the engine running. STOPengine.STOPblade.
Engageparking brake. Removekey.Removespark plug
wire from spark plug and secureaway from plug. Engine
and components are HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool beforeworking on machine.FuelFillerCap
and vent must beclosed securelyto prevent fuel spillage.
MowerBladeReplacement
Blade Wear Limits
1. Inspectthe bladefrequently for signs of excessivewear
or damage(Figure 42):
(A) New blade;
(B) Wearlimit (notch starts);
(C) Dangerouscondition - do not use on mower!
Replacewith newblade.
4. Removethe bolts (B, Figure43), washers (C) and nuts
(D) securing the mower blade (A) to the spindle.
5. Inspect the condition of the blade(Figure 42).
6. If the blade is in good condition, sharpenat 22 to 28
degrees(B, Figure44). DONOTsharpen beyondexist-
ing cutting edge (A).
7. Checkblade balanceafter sharpening. If necessary,cor-
rect blade balanceby grinding the heavyend of the
blade.
8. Reinstallthe blade.Torquethe blade mounting bolts to
the recommended rangeof 30 to 40 ft. Ibs.
Figure42: Mower blade wearlimits
WARNING
Wearheavy leathergloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Bladesare extremely sharp and can
causesevere injury. DONOTusea cutting bladethat shows
signs of excessivewear or damage.
Figure 43. Removing themower blade
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BladeSharpening
1. Followthe WARNINGstatementfound on this page.
2. Checkthe fuel levelin the tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
the tank. Referto the section entitled "REMOVINGFUEL
TANK".If 3/4 or less, proceedto the next step.
3. Carefullystand the RearEngineRider on its rear
bumper.
Figure 44. Sharpening the mower blade
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