Figure 50
1.
Blade nuts
4.
Blade driver
2.
Stiffener
5.
Disk
3.
Blade
6.
Blade brake clutch shield
4. Remove the blade (Figure 50).
5. Remove the blade driver and disk (Figure 50).
6. Remove the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 50).
7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the
shield and around all the parts.
8. Install the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 50).
9. Install the blade driver (Figure 50).
10. Install the blade (Figure 50).
Important:
Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the mower housing.
11. Install the stiffener (Figure 50).
12.
Install the blade nuts and torque them to 15 to
27 ft-lb (20 to 37 N
⋅⋅⋅
m).
Cleaning the Mower
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
The mower may dislodge material from under the
mower housing.
•
Wear eye protection.
•
Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
•
Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1. Move the mower onto a flat paved surface.
2. With the engine running and the blade engaged,
spray a stream of water in front of the
right
rear
wheel (Figure 51).
The water will splash into the path of the blade,
cleaning out the clippings.
Figure 51
3. When no more clippings come out, stop the water
and move the mower to a dry area.
4. Run the engine with the blade engaged for a few
minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting.
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