Figure 38
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware.
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 39).
Figure 39
Important:
Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the mower housing.
6.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N-m).
Important:
A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N-m)
is very tight. While holding the blade with a
block of wood, put your weight behind the
ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely.
This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.
Cleaning the Mower
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
The mower may dislodge material from under
the mower housing.
•
Wear eye protection.
•
Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
•
Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the mower soon after you have
completed mowing.
1. Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height.
2. Move the mower onto a flat paved surface.
3. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water
supply to the washout port on the mower housing
(Figure 40).
Figure 40
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the mower
housing.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose
from the mower.
8. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry
the housing.
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