2.
3.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 10).
1
Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to steps 3
and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 18.
A
B
C
1
4.
Drain the oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil on
page 13.
2
WARNING
1
3
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
4
270
Figure 18
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
1.
2.
Sail
3.
4.
Wear
•
Tipping the lawn mower may cause fuel leakage
from the carburetor or fuel tank.
Flat part of blade
Slot formed
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
removing gas with a hand pump; never siphon.
Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before
the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any
small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
5.
Tip the lawn mower onto its left side (Fig. 17).
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
A worn or damaged blade can break and a
piece of the blade could be thrown into the
operator’s or bystander’s area.
757
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Figure 17
•
A thrown piece of the blade could cause serious
personal injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
IMPORTANT: Move the blade as little as possible to
avoid future starting problems.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
Inspecting the Blade
•
Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,
especially where the flat and the curved parts meet
(Fig. 18A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear
away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of
Removing the Blade
the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If
you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 18B and 18C), replace the
blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 16.
Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or thickly padded
glove. Remove the blade bolt, the lock washer, the
accelerator, and the blade (Fig. 19).
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