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Maintenance
GeneralRecommendations
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed here.
All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are
tight.
Regularly apply lubricant to mower's cutting surfaces,
cutting reel axle shaft and wheels.
Cleaningthe Mower
To prevent the build-up of grass clippings or other debris, clean
the mower by wiping it down with a damp cloth after each use.
Scrape and clean the mower with a suitable tool (e.g. a
plastic scraper or brush).
Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean the
mower.
Remove deposits from the wheel tread.
BladeCare
i_ WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing
them.
Periodically sharpen the blades as follows:
1. Spread a thin layer of lapping compound (100 - 240 grit) on
the front edge of the reel blades.
2. Adjust the cutter barso that the blade has light but firm
contact across the full width of the cutter bar. Refer to
Blade Clearance Adjustment later in this section.
3. Operate the mower on a paved surface until the front edge
of the cutter bar blade is polished.
4. Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutter bar
blade, reel blade, pinions, and pawls.
Adjustments
_ ARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing
them. Any wheel rotation can cause the blade reel
to rotate.
BladeClearanceAdjustment
The blade reel is adjusted for proper clearance from the cutting
bar at the factory. However, after extended periods of mowing or
as part of annual maintenance, it is recommended that the blade
clearance be readjusted.
If blade clearance is too wide, the cutting pattern will be
rough and uneven.
If blade clearance is too narrow, the machine will be noisy
and difficult to push while operating.
To adjust blade clearance, proceed as follows:
1. Locate the adjustment bolts found on the underside of the
cutting bar on the rear of the mower.
2. Using a 13ram wrench, tighten the adjustment bolts (one
on each end) 1/4-turn. See Fig. 5-1.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the adjusting
screws, as this could damage the cutter bar. Tighten
both screws during final adjustment.
Figure 5-1
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