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LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when perform-
ing any mainlenance
TIRES
, Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
controlchemicalswhichcan harmrubber.,
° 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 a bent or damaged blade.
CAUTION: Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of
your mower,, Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of your mower is
hazardous, could damage your mower and
void your warranty.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side° Make sure
air filter and carburetor are up,,
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turningwhen removing blade bolt.,
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turningcounter-
clockwise°
5. Remove blade and attaching hard-
ware (belt, 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
1, Position the blade adapter on the en-
gine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter
and crankshaft keyway are aligned,
2, Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two(2) holes in lhe blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.,
3, Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
posite sharp edge) is up toward the
engine,
4. Installthe blade bolt with the lock wash-
er and hardened washer into blade
adapter and crankshaft.
5 Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
° The recommended tighteningtorque is
35-40 ft. tbs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated,,
If bolt needs replacing, replace only with
approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts
section of lhis manual..
Blade adapte Crankshaft
keyway
Lockwasher
Blade
Blade
bolt washer ,,/\ -..._J/" Belt
Crankshaft relainer
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TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade _but if you do, be sure the blade is
balanced. An unbalanced blade wi!l cause
eventual damage to lawn mower or engine
• The blade can be sharpened with a lile
or on a grinding wheel, Do not attempt to
sharpen while on the mower.,
. Tocheck blade balance, drive a nail into
a beam or walt, Leave about one inch of
the straight nat! exposed_Place center
hole of blade over the head of the nailo
If blade isbalanced, it should remain in
a horizonta! position., If either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade ts balanced
ENGINE
Read ihe maintenance section of your
engine manual.
LUBRICATION
Change the oil after the first two hours of
operation and every 25 hours thereafter or
at least once a year if the lawn mower is
not used for 25 hours in one year° Refer to
engine manual.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
(SEE ENGINE MANUAL)
° Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.
o O11wtlt drain more freely when warm.
, Catch oil ina suitable container.
° For engines without dipstick, remove
bottom oil drain plug,
= For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick,
remove bottom drain plug or remove em
gine oil cap and turn mower on itsside°
• After oll has drained completely, replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely°
• Refill engine withoil. Pour slowly_ Do
not overfill
° Fill totop of slot insideof filler hole or
to "FULL" line on dipstick on models so
equipped Keep oil at proper level,
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