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Installing the Blades
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 28).
Important
The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
2. Install the flat washer, lock washer and blade bolt
(Fig. 28). Torque the blade bolt to 85–110 ft-lb
(115–150 N
m).
Important
Make sure blade is torqued to 85–110 ft-lb
(115–150 N
m).
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Clean after every 100 operating hours.
Replace after every 300 operating hours or
yearly. Which ever comes first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage. Unlatch
two side latches and remove the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 31).
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Figure 31
1.
Cover
2.
Foam element
3.
Paper element
4.
Wing nut
5.
Air cleaner base
6.
Latches
3. Carefully remove the foam element from the paper
element (Fig. 31).
4. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper element
(Fig. 31).
Cleaning the Foam Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth (do
not wring).
3. Soak element in new engine oil. (Fig. 32). Squeeze the
element to remove excess oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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1
Figure 32
1.
Foam element
2.
Oil
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 33).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or
kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 33
1.
Paper element
2.
Rubber seal