Figure 38
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 38).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 38).
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
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
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 39).
Note:
The water will splash into the path of the
blade, cleaning out the clippings.
Figure 39
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.
Emptying the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
4. Use a hand pump to syphon the fuel into a clean
approved gasoline container.
5. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
6. Run the engine until it stops.
7. Start the engine again to make sure that all the
gasoline is out of the carburetor.
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