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TOSHARPENBLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is
balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause
eventual damage to lawn mower or
engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into
a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of
the straight nail exposed. Place center
hole of blade over the head of the nail.
tf blade is balanced, it should remain in
a hodzontal position. If either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.•
The recommended tightening torque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
Blade Crankshaft
adapter_., keyway
Key
Crank-
shaft
Blade
bolt
Lock Blade
washer edge adapter
Hardened
washer
GRASS CATCHER
(If purchased as an accesssory)
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for
damage or deterioration. Through
normal use it will wear. If catcher needs
replacing, replace only with a manufac-
turer approved replacement catcher.
Give the lawn mower model number
when ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classif'_,ationSF, SG or SH.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according
to your expected operating terr_erature.
SAEVISCOSITY GRADES
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
these multi-viscosityoilswin result in increased
oilconsumption when used above 32°F.
Check your engine oillevel more frequently to
avoid possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after even/25 hours of
operation or at least once a year ifthe lawn
mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting
the engine and after each five (5) hours of
continuous use. T'_Jhten oil plug securely each
time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where itcannot come in
contact with spark plug.
• Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove bottom oil drain plug.
• After oil has drained completely, replace oil
drain plug and tighten securely,
• Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do not
over fill.
• Fillto top of slot inside of filler hole.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Drain plug
AIR RLTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
conditions. Do not wash air filter.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
• Remove the air filter by tuming counter-
clockwise to the stop and pull away from
collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the collar
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