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5.
Check alignment of all parts and tighten screws,
alternating from side to side for a uniform fit,
until wheel halves are drawn together.
6.
Install two capscrews and locknuts, previously
removed, in remaining holes in wheel halves and
tighten. Remove two long screws or bolts and
replace with two capscrews and locknuts.
7.
Reinstall wheel to pivot arm with capscrews,
spacer, and locknut. Make sure spacer is
positioned between wheel hub and pivot arm.
Cleaning Mower
Plug
To ensure best performance, the discharge tunnel plug
must be cleaned after each use. When grass is thick
and lush, clippings may collect on and around the
plug; this may make plug removal difficult. After
each use, remove plug from discharge tunnel and
clean off all debris.
Discharge Tunnel
Always be sure that discharge tunnel door closes
securely when handle is released. If debris prevents
discharge door from closing securely, clean inside of
discharge tunnel and door thoroughly.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Thrown objects can cause serious injury or
kill operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Never start or operate the mower unless
one of the following is true:
1.
The discharge tunnel plug is locked
securely in discharge tunnel.
2.
The grass bag is locked in place.
3.
The optional side discharge chute is
locked in place.
4.
The discharge tunnel door is closed.
Underside of Mower Housing
Keep underside of mower housing clean.
Washing Method
Whenever the underside of the mower requires
cleaning, follow this procedure for washing debris out
from under deck.
1.
Position mower on a flat surface near a garden
hose.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct water to flow on ground just in front of
right rear tire (Fig. 30). The rotating blade will
draw water under the deck and wash out
clippings. Let the water run for a few minutes or
until you no longer see clippings being washed
out from under deck.
4.
Stop the engine.
5.
Turn off the garden hose.
6.
Restart mower and let it run for a few minutes to
dry out moisture on the mower and its
components.
