Manual

Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if
necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters
can create a fire hazard. Make sure to avoid muffler
and surrounding areas while the mower engine is
hot because temperature of these areas of the
engine may exceed 150° F.
Lubrication(See Figure 13 )
Wheels
• Lubricate the wheels and bearings, if so equipped,
at least once a season with light oil or engine oil.
Also, ifthe wheels are removed for any reason,
lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner
surface of the wheel with light oil.
ChuteDeflector& RearDischargeDoor
• Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on
each end of the chute deflector and the rear
discharge door using a light oil. This will prevent
rusting and ensure that the deflector, which is a
safety device, can always work properly.
Engine
• Follow the engine manual instructionsand
recommended schedule for lubricating engine
components.
PivotPoints
• Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle, lower bail handle, and the cutting height
adjustment lever at least once a season with light
oil. The blade control handle and the lower bail
handle must operate freely in both directions. The
cutting height adjustment levers should be able to
move easily.
Lubdcate
Follow engine manual
for lubrication
Figure 13
SECTION7: SERVICINGYOURMOWER
BladeCare
Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for
cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace
when necessary.
_hb 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.
• Turn mower on itsside making sure that the air filter
and the carburetor are up.
To RemoveBlade
• Remove the bolt and the bell support that hold the
blade-pulley assembly to the engine crankshaft.
See Figure 14. Remove the assembly from the
crankshaft.
• Remove the blade from blade adapter and pulley.
To ReplaceBlade:
• Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter
and the carburetor are up.
• Place the new blade on the blade adapter with the
side marked bottom (or with part number) facing
away from the adapter.
NOTE: Make sure the parts above the blade adapter
are assembled as shown in Figure 14..
Blade Bell Suppo_,
Hex Bolt_,-
Sleeve Spacer
,,_ Half Pulleys
r.,_ Sleeve Spacer
,_Wave Washer
- Blade Adapter
Figure 14
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