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REPAIR &
ADJUSTMENT
11. Storage
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Give
blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease
MANDREL or rust preventative. Store in a clean dry area.
ASSEMBLY A. Fuel System
FLANGES
I
BLADE
WASHE
LOCKWASHER
HEX BOLT GR, 5
FIGURE 37
NOTE: GASOLINE STORAGE STABILIZER (SUCH AS
STA-BIL) MUST BE ADDED TO GASOLINE WHEN STOR-
ING UNIT. SUCH AN ADDITIVE WILL MINIMIZE FUEL
GUM DEPOSITS PREVENTING A CLOGGED FUEL
SYSTEM. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS PACKAGED WITH
STA-BIL.
Run engine 10 minutes after adding STA-BIL to gasoline
to allow additive to reach carburetor.
B. Engine Oil
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil, (See chart page 16).
C, Cylinder(s)
1, Remove spark plug(s).
2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s)
into cylinder(s).
10. Blade Replacement
Raise mower to highest position to permit access to
blades.
a. Remove bolt, Iockwasher and washer (Fig.37)
{turn counterclockwise) (F_ ).
b. Place new blade between flanges, (the word
"'TOP'" is stamped on all blades to assure proper
installation), and secure with washer,/ockwasher
and bolt previously removed. TIGHTEN
SECURELY.
!
ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATEDI
BOLTSTO ATTACH BLADES. CHECK BOLTS_
IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO MAKE SUREI
BOLTS ARE TIGHT, TORQUE BOLTS 30 - 35 I
• FT. LBS. /
3. Turn ignition key to "'START" position for a few
seconds to distribute oil,
4, Replace with new spark plug(s).
D, Battery
1. Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of
battery.
2. After a period of time in storage, battery may re-
quire recharging.
E. General Cleaning
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etco of all foreign
matter•
F. Store in a Clean Dry Area
A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT
CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE
LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD AS
SHOWN AT LEFT.
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