Operator`s manual

CUSTO RESPON
:LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber.
, 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 bent or damaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 13)
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
• Turntawn mower on its side. Make sure airfilterand
carburetor are up.
, Use: a wood block between blade and mower hous-
ing to prevent blade from turning when removing
blade bolt.
• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
,, Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise.
• Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, 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 (See Fig. 13)
• #osition the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft.
Besure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are
aligned.
Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2)
holes in the blade with the raised tugs on the adapter.
Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp
edge) is up toward the engine.
• Instal! the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened
washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.
o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower
housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.
,, The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. fbs.
IMPORI_ANT BLADE BOLT 1SGRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if
you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE
ILITIES
BLADE
ADAPTER
CRANK-
SHAFT '
KEYWAY
KEY
HARDENED
WASHER
TRAILING
LOCK WASHER EDGE
SHAFT
BLADE ADAPTER
FIG. 13
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade ba!anced. An
unba!anced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn
mower or engine.
° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
, To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam orwal!.
Leave about one inch of the straight nai! exposed.
Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If
blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal
position. If either end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must
be dry when used.
Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-
ration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher
needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer
approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering.
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