Operator`s manual

• Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft
screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side
until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the
blade always be removed from the adapter when
testing for balance.
• Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter
to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the
inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
• Be sure to install the blade with the side marked
"bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground
when the mower is in the operating position.
• Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft.
• Place the blade on the adapter. Align the blade so
that it is seated on the blade adapter flanges.
• Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the
notches on the blade bell support are aligned with
small holes in the blade.
• Replace hex bolt and tighten to torque: 450 in. Ibs.
min., 600 in. Ibs. max.
NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower, the
blade bolt must be checked periodically for correct
torque.
DriveBeltReplacement
If you need to replace a worn or broken drive belt, follow
steps below:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine.
• Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic
beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.
• Remove the rear hub caps, rear wheels and eight
screws shown in Figure 16.
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Figure 16
• Tip the mower back on its handle and block
securely.
• Remove the blade, blade adapter and related
hardware. See Figure 17.
• Remove the three hex head screws holding the
small baffle and remove the small baffle. Remove
the large baffle as well. See Figure 17.
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Blade Adapter
Hex
Screw
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Baffle
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Figure 17
Loosen the hex lock nut holding the idler bearing.
Push back and rotate the belt keeper as shown in
Figure 18.
Belt Keeper
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Hex Lock Nut "/ /-_-_
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Figure 18
NOTE: Mower is shown tipped on engine in this figure
for clarity. Remember, only tip mower back on its
handle with the spark plug facing up. Otherwise, oil will
spill if turned upside down.
• Remove and replace the belt.
• Replace the belt keeper to its original position and
tighten the hex lock nut.
• Replace the large baffle. Refer to Figure 17.
• Replace small baffle and three hex head screws
holding it in place.
• Replace the blade adapter and blade. See earlier
instructions for proper assembly.
• Replace the eight phillips head screws that hold the
large baffle in place. Refer to Figure 16.
• Replace the rear wheels, rear wheel gears, and
hub caps. The gear needs to be put on in the right