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15
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
After cleaning your deck, restart the mower. Keep the engine and blade running
for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly dry.
Figure 13
Mower Deck
For every 25 hours of operation and before off-season storage, it is recommended to
remove the deck cover and remove any grass clipping or other debris.
NOTE: Drive belt assembly not shown in figure 14 for clarity.
1. Remove the four shoulder screws securing the deck shroud to the mower
deck.
Note: When removing the deck shroud two tabs (a) on the shroud are inserted into
the mower frame. Tabs must be inserted into the frame when reinstalling the deck
shroud.
2. Remove the deck shroud from the mower deck.
Note: DO NOT use water to remove grass clippings or debris.
Using a brush or compressed air, remove any grass clippings or debris present.
Position the deck shroud onto the mower deck.
3. Using the four shoulder screws, secure the deck shroud to the mower deck.
Figure 14
Blade Care
WARNING
When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect
your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks, especially if you strike a
foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service.
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel
from the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to Engine Operator’s
Manual.
2. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are
facing up.
3. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the
cutting blade to prevent the blade from turning when loosening the blade’s
hex flange nut. See Figure 15.
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