Blade Adapter
Blade
Figure 9
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL
nuts and bolts must be checked periodically
for correct tightness.
CAUTION: Cutting grass in sandy
soil conditons causes abrasive wear
to the blades.
After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil
conditions, the blade will become worn and
lose some of the original shape. Cutting effi-
ciently will be reduced and the blade should
be replaced. Replace with an approved fac-
tory
replacement
damage resulting from blade unbalance con-
dition
is
not
the
manufacturer.
DECK
The underside of the mower deck should be
cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of
grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If
this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite
rust and corrosion, and may prevent proper
mulching.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower
and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make
certain the spark plug wire is disconnected).
NOTE: We do not recommend the use
of pressure washers or garden hose to
clean your unit. These may cause dam-
age to electric components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings, or the engine. The
use of water will result in shortened life
and reduce serviceability.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for en-
gine maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the sep-
arate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Blade Bell
Support
Hex Bolt
blade
only.
Possible
responsibility
of
Service air cleaner as per separate engine
manual under normal conditions. Clean ev-
ery
few
conditions.
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner
should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the
gap reset once a season.
placement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season; check engine manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
NOTE: This spark ignition system
meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-
lations.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or
brush. Keep the cooling system (blower
housing area) clean to permit proper air cir-
culation
performance and life. Be certain to remove
all grass, dirt and combustible debris from
muffler area.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
the
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect
the spark plug wire and DE-ENER-
GIZE starter before performing any
adjustments or repairs. DO NOT at-
tempt any maintenance or service
to
equipped with the safety key in the
unlocked and/or energized mode.
WARNING: NEVER assume starter
is de-energized, even if the key is in
the locked position and/or removed
from the engine. ALWAYS de-ener-
gize self starter prior to performing
any maintenance or service to the
engine and/or mower. Follow in-
structions on the engine and/or ma-
chine to de-energize starter.
The following steps should be taken to pre-
pare lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
13
hours
under
extremely
Poor engine performance and
which
is
essential
INSTRUCTIONS
the
engine
and/or
dusty
Spark plug re-
to
engine
mower