Replacing the Blade
Service Interval:
Yearly—Replace the blade or have
it sharpened (more frequently if the
edge dulls quickly).
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly
. If you do not have a torque
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened and
balanced, or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 40).
Figure 40
1.
Blade nuts
2.
Stiffener
4. Remove the blade (Figure 40).
5. Install the new blade (Figure 40).
6. Install the stiffener you previously removed.
7.
Install the blade nuts and torque them to 15 to
27 ft-lb (20 to 37 N-m).
Cleaning the Blade Brake
Clutch Shield
Service Interval:
Every 25 hours
Clean the blade brake clutch shield yearly to prevent the
blade from stalling while you mow.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 41).
Figure 41
1.
Blade nuts
4.
Blade driver
2.
Stiffener
5.
Disk
3.
Blade
6.
Blade brake clutch shield
4. Remove the blade (Figure 41).
5. Remove the blade driver and disk (Figure 41).
6. Remove the blade brake clutch shield (Figure 41).
7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the
shield and around all the parts.
8. Install the blade brake clutch shield that you
previously removed.
9. Install the blade driver and disk that you previously
removed.
10. Install the blade and the stiffener that you previously
removed (Figure 41).
11.
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) when the engine is running.
•
Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the mower soon after you have
completed mowing.
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