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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.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat-
ing at high speeds. It
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
Figure 5-2
Maintenance
9. Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the
“star” away from the engine. See Figure 5-2. Place
the blade with the side marked “bottom” (or with part
number) facing away from the adapter. .Align the
blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the
holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt.
10. Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below:
Blade Mounting Torque
Center Bolt 450 in. lb. min., 600 in.lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
Belt Care
1. Remove the front drive cover by sliding off the two
plastic rivet on each side of the cover with a screw-
driver. See Figure 5-3.
2. Disconnect belt tension spring from transmission.
3. Push transmission up a little and slide belt off the
transmission pulley. See Figure 5-3.
4. Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath
the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.
5. Tip mower on its side (air cleaner side of engine up).
6. Slide belt off of engine pulley and around the blade.
See Figure 5-4.
7. Replace with new belt, working around blade. Make
sure the belt is firmly seated on engine pulley while
pulling from the other side and sliding it around the
transmission pulley. Secure belt tension spring to the
tranmission. Reassembly front drive cover.
Cutting grass in sandy
soil condition causes
abrasive wear to the
blade.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
2. We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
4. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should
be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.
Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4
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