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WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite
gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped.
Hot particles exhausted during engine operation
may ignite ammable materials. Fire may result
in personal injury or property damage.
Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester
is installed.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Wait for mufer to cool.
3. If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed,
replace arrester.
4. If plugging of the screen is observed, remove
arrester and shake loose particles out of the
arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak
in solvent if necessary). Reinstall arrester on
exhaust outlet.
Thread Locking Adhesives
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242”
or “Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut Type” are used on the
following fasteners:
• Pump sheave setscrews.
• Sheave retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft.
• Caster wheel spacer nuts.
• Platform spring pin.
Mobil HTS Grease (Or
Food-Grade Anti-seize)
Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade anti-seize) is used
in the following locations:
• Between splines of the cutter housing spindle and
sheave.
Copper-Based Anti-seize
Copper-based anti-seize is used in the following
locations:
• On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check Mower
Blades section.
• Between engine crankshaft, pump drive sheave,
and clutch.
• Between pump shafts and sheaves.
Dielectric Grease
Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical
connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.
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