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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
4.3.2. BLADE SHARPENING
1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off
valve to the “CLOSED” position. Start engine and
allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close
vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3.
2. Remove key from ignition switch.
3. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from
spark plug(s).
4. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper.
5. Remove blade(s). See Figure 4.14.
6. Inspect condition of blade. Refer to Figure 4.13.
7. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28
degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting
edge. See Figure 4.15.
8.
Check blade balance after sharpening. If
necessary, correct blade balance by grinding the heavy
end of blade.
9. Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.14. Torque blade
mounting bolts to recommended range of:
33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
38” Deck - 80 to 90 ft. lbs.
42” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
48” Deck - 60 to 70 ft. lbs.
FIGURE 4.14
FIGURE 4.15
WARNING
Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive
wear or damage. Wear heavy leather gloves when
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
4.3.3. BLADE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove blade(s). Refer to 4.14. Replace
blade(s) if it shows signs of excessive wear or
damage.
NOTE: FOR ALL CUTTING BLADE REPLACEMENT
PARTS IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS SEE PAGE 22.
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the
engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug wire(s) from
the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s). Never
attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on
the YARD CRUISER. Shield the positive terminal with terminal
cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks.
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper
position as shown in Figure 4.16.
4.4 BATTERY
4.4.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Tilt seat up to gain access to battery.
2. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
See Figure 4.16.
3.
Disconnect cables from battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first.
Disconnect RED (Positive) battery cable. Slide
battery from battery cradle.
4. Retain mounting bolts and nuts for future use.
4.4.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Slide battery into battery cradle.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect
RED (Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK
(Negative) cable. See Figure 4.16.
3. Place the positive (+) terminal insulator over
positive terminal and cable. See Figure 4.16.
FIGURE 4.16
33” DECK
38” DECK
42” DECK
48” DECK
DO NOT SHARPEN
BEYOND ORIGINAL
CUTTING EDGE
BLADE TIP
ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE
22º TO 28º
BLACK
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
RED
POSITIVE (+)
CABLE