Manual

NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and
keep engine spark plug side up.
Lube"
Eube
Figure 15: Lubrication Chart
BladeCare
• Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley
for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object.
Replace when necessary.
_lb WARNING: When removing the cutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protect hands by using heavy gloves or a
thick rag to grasp the cutting blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
To RemoveBlade
Remove the bolt and belI washer which hold the
blade-pulley assembly to the engine crankshaft.
See Figure 16. Remove assembly from crankshafL
• Remove the two bolts and lock nuts from the blade
assembly.
• Remove the blade from the blade adapter and
pulley.
To ReplaceBlade:
Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the
unit, lubricate engine crankshaft and inner surface
of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil.
Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter
and the carburetor are up.
Hex Bolt
/
/
Bell ' ex Bolt
Washer
Figure 16
Also lubricate the bolt holes, bolt and the inner
surface of the nuts.
Install the blade adapter on the pulley with the "star"
away from the pulley. See Figure 16.
Place the new blade on the blade adapter with the
side marked bottom (or with part number) facing
away from the adapter.
• Secure the blade to the assembly with two hex
bolts and lock nuts. Tighten the hex bolts to the
recommended torque. Refer to 'Blade Mounting
Torque' section on this page.
• Install the blade assembly on the crankshaft. See
Figure 16. Secure with the hex bolt and bell washer
(cupped side of washer to blade) and tighten to the
recommended torque. Refer to 'Blade Mounting
Torque' section on this page.
IMPORTANT: The bolt, used to secure the blade to the
engine, is specially heat-treated. Do not substitute. To
order replacement bolt, refer to the parts list in the back
of this manual.
WARNING: To ensure safe operation of
your lawn mower, check all nuts and bolts
periodically and tighten if necessary.
To Sharpen Blade:
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a
grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the
blade while it is still on the mower.
Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. Make
sure that each cutting edge receives an equal
amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade.
NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive
vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause
damage to the mower and could break, causing
personal injury.
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