Scotts SP6213 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SERVICE
sharpener.
Keep original bevel (A) when you grind. Blade should have
0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B).
Balance and Install Blade
1. Cleanblade.Putitonanailinviseoronawall.Heavy
end of blade will drop. Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not
change bevel.
2. Install blade, washer, and bolt.
3. Tightenboltto75Nm (55 lb-ft).
Filling Fuel Tank
Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.
Add John Deere fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your
machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow
directions on stabilizer container.
1. STOP engine. If engine is hot let it cool several minutes
before you add fuel.
2. Remove grass clippings and other trash from tank area.
3. Remove fuel tank cap (A).
4. Fill tank with fuel only to bottom of filler neck.
5. Install fuel tank cap.
A
B
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel
are major causes of engine performance problems.
Prevent dirt and debris from entering the fuel tank
when filling.
Use a non-metallic funnel with a non-metallic
mesh strainer when filling fuel containers.
Use a non-metallic funnel with a non-metallic
mesh strainer when filling the fuel tank.
Fillthefueltankattheendofeachdays
operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank.
Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel.
Fueltankcapacityis1.5L(1.6qt).
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