Figure 51
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure
51).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware (Figure
51).
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
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. With the engine running on a flat paved surface, spray a
stream of water in front of the
right
rear wheel (Figure
52).
The water will splash into the path of the blade, cleaning
out the clippings.
Figure 52
2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and
move the mower to a dry area.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing
to prevent it from rusting.
Storage
Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Mower for
Gasoline vapors can explode.
•
Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
•
Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an
open flame.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to
the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer.
2. Run the mower until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no
longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and connect
the wire onto the retaining post.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil through
the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly
several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to
prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season.
7. Loosely install the spark plug.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9. Charge the battery for 24 hours, then unplug the battery
charger and store the mower in an unheated area. If you
must store the mower in a heated area, you must charge
the battery every 90 days.
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