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POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Operating a mower deck with loose or weakened blade bolts can be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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A loose or weakened blade bolt could allow a blade rotating at a high speed to come out from under the deck,
causing serious injury or property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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DO NOT lubricate the threads of the bolt or spindle before assembly.
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Torque the blade bolt to 66±13ft-lb (90±18N-M).
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Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or pull out spark plug
lead before removing blades.
5.1.5
Check safety interlock system.
Service Interval: Daily
Check starting circuit:
- Ignition switch must be in the “ON” or “START” position.
- Transmission must be in neutral.
- Blade drive lever must be disengaged to start engine with recoil starter.
Check engine "kill" (flameout) circuit:
Remove your hands from the Operator Presence Control Lever when the engine is running and the engine should stop
running within 3 seconds.
NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized WORLDLAWN POWER
EQUIPMENT SERVICE DEALER. It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating
condition prior to use for mowing.
5.1.6
Check for loose hardware.
Service Interval: Daily
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware or correct the
problem before operating.
5.1.7
Service air cleaner.
Service Interval: 50 hrs
Check more often under severe conditions. See engine manual for additional information.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key.
Loosen retaining clips and remove air cleaner compartment cover.
Remove paper element. Check the condition of the paper element. Replace if dirty, bent or damaged.
Do NOT wash or use pressurized air to clean paper element or inner element.
5.1.8
Change engine oil.
Service Interval: 100 hrs
NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five (5) hrs. of operation.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
