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Blade Care
WARNING: When removing the cutting blade
for sharpening or replacement, protect your
hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a
heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for
cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object.
Replace when necessary. Follow the steps
below for blade service.
1.
Disconnect spark plug boot from spark
plug. Turn mower on its side making sure
that the air filter and the carburetor are
facing up.
2. Remove the bolt and the blade bell
support which hold the blade and the
blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.
See Fig.
3. Remove blade and adapter from the
crankshaft. See Fig.
4. Remove blade from the adapter for
testing balance. Balance the blade on a
round shaft screwdriver to check.
Remove metal from the heavy side until it
balances evenly. When sharpening the
blade, follow the original angle of grind.
Grind each cutting edge equally to keep
the blade balanced.
WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause
excessive vibration when rotating at high
speeds. It may cause damage to mower and
could break causing personal injury.
5.
Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the
inner surface of the blade adapter with
light oil. Slide the blade adapter onto the
engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the
adapter such that the side of the blade
marked “Bottom” (or with part number)
faces the ground when the mower is in
the operating position. Make sure that
the blade is aligned and seated on the
blade adapter flanges.
6. Place blade bell support on the blade.
Align notches on the blade bell support
with small holes in blade.
7. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to
torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in.lbs. max.
To ensure safe operation of your mower,
periodically check the blade bolt for correct
torque.
Belt Care
NOTE: Several components must be removed
in order to change the mower’s belt. See an
authorized Service Dealer to have your belt
replaced.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to
prepare your lawn mower for storage.
1.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. Do not use a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your unit.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not
store next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in
a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed,
care should be taken to rust-proof the
equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat
the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts of your lawn mower before
storage.