Manual

GeneralRecommendations
1. The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product.
This will extendthe life of the product and is also
necessaryto maintainwarranty coverage.
2. Checkthe spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the unit,
and clean the air filter once a year.
3. Checkthe fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
4. Follow the Maintenancesection to keepthe unit in good
operating condition.
,_ WARNING:Beforeyou make an inspection,
adjustment,or repair to the unit, disconnectthe
wire tothe sparkplug. Removethe wire from the
sparkplug to prevent theengine from starting by
accident.
NOTE:Torque is measuredin foot pounds (metric Nm). This
measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The
torque is measuredwith atorque wrench.
Inspection
Howto Checkthe Muffler
Checkthe muffler every50 hours. Makesure the muffler is
correctly mounted and is not loose. If the muffler is worn or
burnt, replacewith a new muffler. A worn muffler is a fire
hazard and can also damagethe engine.
If you mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also check the
spark attester when you check the muffler. If the spark
attester is worn or damaged,replace it with a new spark
attester. Seeyour nearestauthorized service centerfor a
spark attester.
InspectBlade
WARNING:Beforeyouinspectorremovetheblade,
disconnectthewiretothe sparkplug. Ifthebladehits
an object,stoptheengine.Checkthe unitfor
damage.The bladehassharpedges.Whenyouhold
theblade, useglovesor clothmaterialtoprotect your
hands.
If you keepthe bladesharp and inspect the bladefor
damage,the bladewill cut better and be more safe to
operate. Frequentlycheck the blade for excessivewear,
cracks, or other damage. Frequentlycheck the nut that holds
the blade. Keepthe nut tight. If the bladehits an object, stop
the engine. Disconnectthe wire to the spark plug. Seeif the
blade is bent or damaged. Checkthe blade adapter for
damage. Beforeyou operate the unit, replacedamaged parts
with original equipment parts. Seethe authorized service
center in your area.Everythree years, have an authorized
service person inspect the bladeor replacethe old bladewith
an original equipment part.
Howto Removeand Install the Blade
1. Removethe mower housing. Seethe instructions on
"How To RemoveThe Mower Housing".
2. Use a piece of wood to keepthe bladefrom rotating.
3. Remove the nutthat holds the blade (Figure 19).
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Figure 19: Removing the blades
A - Hi-lift edge up
B - Blade
C - Belleville washer
D - Nut
E- Washer
F - Bladeadapter
G- Mandrel
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Checkthe blade and the blade adapter according to
the instructions for "Inspect Blade". Replacea badly
worn or damaged bladewith an original equipment
blade. Seean authorized service center in your area.
Cleanthe top and bottom of the mower housing.
Remove all the grass and debris.
Mount the blade and bladeadapter on the mandrel
(Figure 19).
Mount the blade so that the hi-lift edgesare up. If the
blade is upside down, the blade will not cut correctly
and can causean accident.
Fastenthe blade with the original washers and nut.
Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is
against the blade (Figure 20).
WARNING:Alwayskeep the nuttight that holdsthe
blade. A loosenutor blade can causean accident.
Tighten the nut that holds the bladeto a torque of 35
foot pounds (47,5 N-m).
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