Snapper SLT23460 (7800342), Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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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 that holds the blade (Figure 19).
Figure 19: Removing the blades
A - Hi-lift edge up
B - Blade
C - Belleville washer
D - Nut
E - Washer
F - Blade adapter
G - Mandrel
4. Check the blade and the blade adapter according to
the instructions for “Inspect Blade”. Replace a badly
worn or damaged blade with an original equipment
blade . 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 and blade adapter on the mandrel
(Figure 19).
7. Mount the blade so that the hi-lift edges are up. If the
blade is upside down, the blade will not cut correctly
and can cause an accident.
8. Fasten the blade with the original washers and nut.
Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washe r is
against the blade (Figure 20).
WARNING: Always keep the nut tight that holds the
blade. A loose nut or blade can cause an accident.
9. Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35
foot pounds (47,5 N-m).
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