Off-Season Storage - MTD A0 Serie Notice D'utilisation

Blade Care
WARNING: When removing the cutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protect your hands with a pair of heavy
gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the
blade.
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,
especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace
when necessary. Follow the steps below for
blade service.
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of
fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the
engine. Disconnect spark plug wire. Refer
to Engine Operator's Manual.
2. Turn mower on its side making sure that
the air filter and the carburetor are facing
up.
3. Remove bolt (a) and blade bell
support (b) which hold the blade and the
blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.
See Figure 4-3.
(d)
(b)
(a)
Figure 4-3
4. Remove blade (c) and adapter (d) from the
crankshaft. See Figure 4-3.
5. Remove blade from the adapter for testing
balance. Balance the blade on a round
shaft screwdriver to check. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances
evenly. When sharpening the blade, follow
the original angle of grind. Grind each
cutting edge equally to keep the blade
balanced.
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WARNING: An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating
at high speeds. It may cause damage to
mower and could break causing
personal injury.
6. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the
inner surface of the blade adapter with
light oil. Slide the blade adapter (d) onto
the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on
the adapter such that the side of the blade
marked "Grass Side" (or with part number)
faces the ground when the mower is in
the operating position. Make sure that the
blade is aligned and seated on the blade
adapter flanges. See Figure 4- inset.
7. Place blade bell support (b) on the
blade (c). Align notches on the blade bell
support with small holes in blade.
8. Replace hex bolt (a) and tighten hex bolt
to torque: 450 in-lb (min.), 600 in-lb (max.).
To ensure safe operation of your mower,
periodically check the blade bolt for correct
torque.
(c)

Off-Season Storage

Mower
The following steps should be taken to prepare
your lawn mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in Lubrication section on page
9.
• Apply a coat of chassis grease to mower's
cutting blade to prevent rusting.
• Refer to Engine Operator's Manual for
correct engine storage instructions.
• Secure side discharge chute to handle (if
applicable) as shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4
• Do not use a pressure washer to clean your
unit.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not
store next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in
a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rust-proof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially cables and all moving parts of your
lawn mower before storage.