Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsYARDMAX ManualsLawn Mowers21 in. 170cc OHV Walk Behind Gas Push Mower 3-in-1 Mulch, Side Discharge, and Rear Bag

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NOTE

You

will need a torque wrench

to install the blade properly.

Figure

18

4.

Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware. Examine the

blade support

and

blade bolt

to

see

if

there

is

damage. Examine

the

motor

shaft

to

make sure

that

it

is

not

bent.

(See

Figure

19)

Figure

19

A

CAUTION

Use

only a replacement

blade

approved

by

the

manufacturer

of

your

mower. Using a blade

not

approved

by

the

manufacturer

of

your

mower

is

hazardous, could damage your mower and void your

warranty.

A

WARNING

machine housing.

Position

the

curved ends

of

the blade to point toward the

5.

Install the new blade. Use a block

of

wood between the blade

and

lawn mower housing

and

tighten the blade bolt,

turning

clockwise.

The recommended tightening

torque

is

45-55

N

m.

(See

Figure

20)

Figure20

A

CAUTION

To

ensure safe operation

of

your

mower,

periodically

check the blade bolt for correct torque.

Blade

bolt

is

heat treated.

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NOTE

If

bolt

needs

replacing,

replace only

with

approved bolt.

Maintenance

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