Do not overtighten the blade brake cable.
Overtightening the blade brake cable could
prevent the blade brake from contacting the
brake drum when you release the control bar.
If the blade brake does not contact the brake
drum, the blade will not stop rotating, which
could cause serious personal injury.
•
Each time you adjust the brake cable, ensure
that the brake stops the blade in 3 seconds
or less.
•
If the blade does not stop rotating in 3
seconds or less, bring the mower to an
Authorized Service Dealer for inspection
and repair.
Blade Maintenance
Maintaining the Cutting Blade
Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts
cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 13).
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter.
4. Tip the mower onto its
right
side (Figure 29).
Figure 29
1.
Blade
3.
Anti-scalp cup
2.
Blade nuts
Inspecting the Blade
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,
especially where the flat and the curved parts meet
(Figure 30A). Because sand and abrasive material can
wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved
parts of the blade, check the blade before using the
mower. If you notice a slot or wear (Figure 30B and
Figure 30C), replace the blade; refer to Removing the
Blade.
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