General Recommendations; Inspection - BEAL NPMS17.5/117H Notice D'emploi

General Recommendations

1. The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product.
This will extend the life of the product and is also
necessary to maintain warranty coverage.
2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the unit,
and clean the air filter once a year.
3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
4. Follow the Maintenance section to keep the unit in good
operating condition.
WARNING: Before you make an inspection,
adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. Remove the wire from the
spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by
accident.
NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds (metric Nm). This
measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The
torque is measured with a torque wrench.

Inspection

How to Check the Muffler
Check the muffler every 50 hours. Make sure the muffler is
correctly mounted and is not loose. If the muffler is worn or
burnt, replace with a new muffler. A worn muffler is a fire
hazard and can also damage the engine.
If you mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also check
the spark arrester when you check the muffler. If the spark
arrester is worn or damaged, replace it with a new spark
arrester. See your nearest authorized service center for a
spark arrester.
Inspect Blade
WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade,
disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade
hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for
damage. The blade has sharp edges. When you
hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to
protect your hands.
If you keep the blade sharp and inspect the blade for
damage, the blade will cut better and be more safe to
operate. Frequently check the blade for excessive wear,
cracks, or other damage. Frequently check the nut that holds
the blade. Keep the nut tight. If the blade hits an object, stop
the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. See if
the blade is bent or damaged. Check the blade adapter for
damage. Before you operate the unit, replace damaged parts
with original equipment parts. See the authorized service
center in your area. Every three years, have an authorized
service person inspect the blade or replace the old blade with
an original equipment part.
How to Remove and Install the Blade
1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on
"How to Remove the Mower Housing".
2. Use a piece of wood to keep the blade from rotating.
3. Remove the nut (D), the washer (E) and Belleville
washer (C) that hold the blade (B) (Figure 16).
4. Check the blade (B) and the blade adapter (F)
according to the instructions for "Inspect Blade".
Replace a badly worn or damaged blade with an
original equipment blade (B). See an authorized service
center in your area.
5. Clean the top and bottom of the mower housing.
Remove all the grass and debris.
6. Mount the blade (B) and blade adapter (F) on the
mandrel (G) (Figure 16).
7. Mount the blade (B) so that the hi-lift edges (A) are
up. If the blade (B) is upside down, the blade (B) will
not cut correctly and can cause an accident.
8. Fasten the blade (E) (Figure 17) onto the blade adapter
(A) using the original Belleville washer (B), washer
(D) and nut (C). Make sure the outside rim of the
Belleville washer (B) is against the blade (E).
WARNING: Always keep the nut tight that holds the
blade. A loose nut or blade can cause an accident.
9. Tighten the nut (C) that holds the blade (E) to a torque
of 35 foot pounds (47,5 Nm).
10. Install the mower housing. See "How to Install the
Mower Housing".
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