4. Turn the lower handle around so the notch
on the bottom of the lower handle is fac-
ing forward as shown in Figure 1.
Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in
the handle over the weld pins in the han-
dle mounting bracket.
5. Reassemble the upper handle to the lower
handle.
6. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in
the weld pins and attach the starter rope
and rope guide as instructed in the
“Set-Up” section of this manual
LUBRICATION
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING
1.
WHEELS
- Lubricate the ball bearings in
each wheel at least once a season with a
light oil.
2.
ENGINE
- Follow engine manual for lubri-
cation instructions.
3.
BLADE CONTROL
- Lubricate the pivot
points on the blade control handle and
the brake cable at least once a season
with light oil. The blade control must oper-
ate freely in both directions.
MAINTENANCE
CUTTING BLADE
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect
and ground the spark plug wire and
remove ignition key before working
on the cutting blade to prevent acci-
dental
engine
starting.
Protect
hands by using heavy gloves or a
rag to grasp the cutting blades.
Tip mower as specified in separate engine
manual. If it is not specified tip with carbure-
tor up.
Remove the bolt and blade support which
holds the blade and adapter to the engine
crankshaft. Remove the blade and adapter
from the crankshaft.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the
blade adapter for cracks, especially
if you strike a foreign object. Re-
place when necessary.
For best results your blade should be sharp.
The blade may be resharpened by removing
it and either grinding or filing the cutting
edge keeping as close to the original bevel
as possible. It is extremely important that
each cutting edge receives an equal amount
of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade.
Improper blade balance will result in exces-
sive vibration causing eventual damage to
the engine and mower. Be sure to carefully
balance blade after sharpening. The blade
can be tested for balance by balancing it on
a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
Before reassembling the blade and the blade
adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine
crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade
adapter with light oil.
Install the blade
adapter on the crankshaft with the “star”
away from the engine. Refer to figure 6.
Place the blade with the side marked bottom
(or with part number) facing away from the
adapter. Align the blade bell support over
the blade with the tabs in the holes of the
blade and insert the hex bolt. Tighten the
hex bolt to the torque listed below:
Blade Mounting Torque
Center Bolt 450 in. lb. min., 600 in.lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL
nuts and bolts must be checked periodically
for correct tightness.
CAUTION: Cutting grass in sandy
soil condition causes abrasive wear
to the blades.
After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil
conditions, the blade will become worn and
lose some of the original shape. Cutting effi-
ciently will be reduced and the blade should
be replaced. Replace with an approved fac-
tory replacement blade only. Possible
damage resulting from blade unbalance con-
dition is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
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Figure 6
Blade Adapter
Blade
Hex Bolt
Blade Bell
Support
