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with rags and other material when performing
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REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE (Fig. 8)
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Replace a bent or damaged blade immediately.
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manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not
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Drain the fuel first before tilting the mower to
replace the blade.
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direction as viewed from the bottom of the mower.
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blade.
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installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the
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on the shaft. Finger tighten the bolt by turning in a
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order in which they were removed.
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REPLACING WHEELS (Fig. 9)
To replace a wheel:
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wheel.
Replace with new wheel and reinstall nut to secure.
CLEANING AIR FILTER (Fig. 10)
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clean.
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with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.
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Rinse and let dry completely.
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squeeze it out using an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
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performance.
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replaced immediately.
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performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap
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fuel cap if required.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL (Fig. 11)
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Tip mower onto its side and allow oil to drain from the
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instructions in the Adding/Checking Oil section.
NOTE: Used oil should be disposed of at an approved
disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more information.
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deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation. To
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