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Blade Care
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,
especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when
necessary.
WARNING: When inspectingthe cutting
blade, protect hands by using heavy
gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to
post on engine.
Turn mower on its side, making sure that the air
filter and the carburetor are up, to check the
blade. If the blade needs to be serviced, refer
to the instructions on "Servicing Blade" on page
15 of this manual.
Lubrication
Wheels
Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil or engine oil. Also, if the wheels are
removed for any reason, lubricate the surface
of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the
wheel with light oil.
Blade Control Handle
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. The blade control handle
mustoperate freely in both directions.For
complete lubrication chart, see Figure 13.
Chute Deflector
• Lubricatethe torsion spring and the pivot point
on each end of the chute deflector using a light
oil. This will prevent rusting and ensure that the
deflector, which is a safety device, can always
work properly.
Lubr
NOTE:Forsake ofclarity,the picturesin the insetsrepresentviewfrom another perspectiveratherthanfrom the operating position.
Figure 13: Lubrication Chart
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