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Service
Blade Care
5.
Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of
the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter
onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter
such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with
part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the
operating position. Make sure that the blade is aligned and
seated on the blade adapter flanges.
WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for
sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with
a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the
blade.
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you
strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps
below for blade service.
6.
7.
Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the
blade bell support with small holes in blade.
1
.
Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower
on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor
are facing up.
Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs.
min., 600 in. lbs. max.
To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the
2
.
Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade bolt for correct torque.
blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. See
Fig. 7-1.
Belt Care
1
.
Remove the front drive cover by sliding off the two plastic
rivets on each side of the cover with a screwdriver. See Fig.
7-2.
2
3
Blade
Blade
Adapter
1
Blade Bell
Support
Bolt
1
Figure -1
3
4
.
.
Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft. See Fig.
7-1.
Figure -2
Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance.
Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check.
Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of
grind. Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade
balanced.
2.
Disconnect belt tension spring from transmission.
3
.
Push transmission up a little and slide belt off the
transmission pulley. See Fig. 7-2.
WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause
excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It
may cause damage to mower and could break
causing personal injury.
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