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7.33
If a foam filter is installed, inspect and replace if necessary.
Otherwise, was the air filter in a warm soap solution, rinse and allow to dry.
7.34
Once dry, soak the foam filter in fresh engine oil and allow the excess to drain off.
7.35
Reinstall the air filter and close the air filter cover.
CAUTION
ALWAYS
handle the lawn mower blade wearing thick gloves suitable for purpose.
Lawn mower blades can be sharp and cause personal injury if handled incorrectly.
7.36
We recommend inspecting the blade for wear or damage every 25 hours of work.
7.37
To inspect or remove the blade it is advisable to drain all the fluids from the mower
and disconnect the spark plug HT lead cap before inspecting.
7.38
Turn the lawn mower on to its side (1) making sure the side the air filter is installed on,
is facing up.
7.39
Using suitable cloves, firmly hold the blade and undo the centre bolt in an
anti-clockwise direction (2).
NOTE
: this may be stiff as the bolt needs to be installed tightly.
7.40
Remove the blade (3).
7.41
With the blade removed, inspect for straightness, damage and wear.
Replace the blade if it shows signs of any of these, otherwise have the blade sharpened
and balanced.
7.42
Reinstall the blade securely by reversing the procedure above.
LAWN OWER BLADE
1
2
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