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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE MOWER
Keep all safety devices, air vents, and motor housing free of debris and dirt. Wipe down the equipment with a
cloth and/or compressed air. It is highly suggested that you clean the device after every use. Do not use cleaning
agents, as these can attack the plastic and weaken the structural integrity of the lawn mower. Remove deposits
from the guard hood with a brush.
CARBON BRUSHES
The carbon brushes need to be replaced by a qualified service technician. Do not attempt to replace them your-
self.
LUBRICATION
Before storing for long periods of time and also directly after a long period of storage, it is recommended to lubri-
cate the following parts of the lawn mower with a light layer of oil:
- Springs on the rear and side discharge doors
- Height adjustment lever and parts
- Axle and inner surface of the wheels
- Motor shaft (underneath blade assembly)
CHANGING THE CUTTING BLADE
WARNING:
Always be sure to remove the battery before adjusting, cleaning, or
checking a function on the tool.
1. After removing the battery and the
switch key from the lawn mower, turn the
mower onto its side to reveal the underside
of the machine.
2. Place a block of wood or a stop of some
kind between the blade and the edge of
the deck to prevent the blade from turning
freely.
3. Using a wrench (not provided), loosen
the blade nut (Fig. G - 1) on the bottom of
the unit. Remove the blade nut, the washer
(Fig. G - 2), and the blade (Fig. G - 3) from
the machine.
Fig. G
1
2
3
4. Put the new blade onto the shaft and replace the blade washer and the blade nut.
5. Tighten the blade nut to somewhere between 230 to 300 inch pounds worth of torque. Once the blade is se-
cure, check by hand that everything rotates as it should.
