PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
SASOUNE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
20 OZS.
31LTYPE (API-SF-SJ):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
The model and sadal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing, Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space
provided above.
LAWNMOWER
Alwaysobservesafetyroleswhenperfon_
ingany maintenance.
TIRES
• Keeptiresfreeofgasallee,oil,orinsect
controlchemicalswhichcanharmrubber.
• Avoidstumps,stones,deepruts,sharp
objectsandotherhazards_ maycause
tiredamage.
BLADE CARE
For bestresults,mowerblademust be
keptsharp. Replacebentordamaged
blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
5. Remove blade and attaching hard-
ware (bolt. lock washer and hardened
washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and
check the key inside hub of blade
adapter. The key must be in good condi-
tion to work propedy. Replace adapter if
damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
1. Position the blade adapter on the
engine crankshaft. Be sure key in
adapter and crankshaft keyway are
aligned.
2. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward
the engine.
4. Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
5. Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
• The recommended tightening torque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade belt is grade 8 heat
treated.
Crankshaft
Key_ keyway
Blade shaft
bolt
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washer Trailingedge Bladeadapter
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