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Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DONOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Disconnectspark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engineand components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Wearheavy leathergloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Bladesare extremely sharp and can
causesevere injury.
Check Mower Blade
1. Disconnectthe spark plug wire and securethe end away
from the plug.
2. Tilt the mower up on its rearwheels for accessto the
blade cap screw(A, Figure19). Do not tilt the mower
with the spark plug or carburetor down.
Important:Drainthe fuel tank beforetipping the mower. DO
NOTtip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down.
Oil from the crankcasewill saturatethe air filter and cause
the engineto be hard to start or not start at all. If
contamination doesoccur, the air filter will haveto be
replaced.
3. Checkthe torque of the bladecap screw. Recommended
torque should be 40 ft. Ibs.
4. Checkthe bladefor sharpness, wear and damage. Refer
to the Section entitled "BladeWear Limits".
Figure 19. Tightening the blade capscrew
Check Engine Drive Belt
1. Visually check the enginedrive belt for cracking, fraying,
severedor exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged,
replacethe belt before operating the mower.
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt
1. Visually checkthe poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, sev-
ered or exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged,
replacethe belt before operating the mower.
Service- Periodic
Perform all maintenanceas described in the "Service
Schedule" section of this manual.
Engine
Service the engine according to the engineowner's manual.
Air Filter
Referto the engine owner's manualfor service instructions.
EngineOil
Referto the engine owner's manualfor service instructions.
StorageProcedure
Referto the EngineOwner'sManual for directions regarding
engine storage preparations. Preparethe mower for "end of
season"storage asfollows:
1. Drainthe fuel from the fuel tank and letthe engine run
until all fuel is out of the carburetor.
2. Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire awayfrom
the spark plug beforeany other preparations are made!
3. Tapeall openingsclosed to preventspraying water into
the exhaustor air intakes during washing.
4. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly
cleanthe undersideof the deck. Do not tilt the mower
with the spark plug or carburetor down. Scrapeaway
any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and/or
wire brush.
5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to
prevent corrosion.
6. On self-propelled models, disconnect the transfer rod
clip and remove the ground speedcontrol rod before
folding the handles.
7. Loosenthe handle knobs. Carefullyfold the handles
forward, "flexing" the control cablesto prevent cable
damage.
8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area,protected
from weather.
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