WARNING
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and
other material when performing blade maintenance.
Contact with the blade could result in serious personal
injury.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
Be careful during adjustment of machine to prevent
parts of machine.
For best results, the mower blade must be kept sharp.
Replace a bent or damaged blade immediately.
WARNING
Only use replacement blades approved by the
manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous and
could result in serious injury, damage your mower, and
void your warranty.
WARNING
blade.
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Allow blade to come to a complete stop.
Turn the mower on its side (carburetor facing up).
3. Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower
deck to prevent the blade from turning.
Installing: See figure 7a.
Removing: See figure 7b.
4.
the blade bolt by turning the bolt in a counterclockwise
direction as viewed from the bottom of the mower.
5.
blade.
6. Place the new blade on the shaft. Make sure it is
installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the
mower deck and not down toward the ground.
7.
on the shaft. Finger tighten the bolt by turning in a
clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the
mower.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
order in which they were removed.
8. Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench (not
provided) to ensure the bolt is properly tightened.
9. The recommended torque for the blade bolt is 48–55
Nm (35–40 ft.lb.).
NOTE: Do not sharpen the blades, replace with new
item. Blades need to be properly balanced to avoid
damage and personal injury.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
clean.
1.
while gently pulling out the cover.
Rinse and let dry completely.
3.
squeeze it out using an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
4.
5.
NOTE: The filter should be replaced annually for best
performance.
FUEL CAP
WARNING
immediately.
check valve. A clogged fuel cap will cause poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap
is loosened, check valve may be faulty or clogged. Replace
fuel cap if required.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Ensure the fuel tank is completely empty before tipping the
unit over otherwise fuel will leak out.
Change the oil while the engine oil is still warm, but not hot.
This allows the oil to drain quickly and completely.
1.
Tip mower onto its side and allow oil to drain from the oil
3.
NOTE: Used oil should be disposed of at an approved
disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more
information.
MAINTAINING THE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of
deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation. To
check:
1. Remove spark plug boot.
Clean any dirt from around base of spark plug.
3.
(not provided).
4. Inspect spark plug for damage, and clean with a wire
brush before reinstalling. If insulator is cracked or
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