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6.
Recycle the used oil according to local codes.
7.
Reinstall the oil drain plug and new washer, and tighten the oil drain plug securely.
8.
Fill the crankcase to the Upper Limit line on the dipstick with fresh oil.
Do not screw in the
dipstick to check the oil.
9.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
Maintaining the Cutter Disc
Always mow with a balanced cutter disc making sure that the pem inserts, the blade attachment bolts
and blades are securely fastened to the disc.
1.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Turn the fuel valve to off position.
4.
Tip the lawn mower onto its left side with the carburetor and air cleaner on the upside of the
mower and away from the ground.
5.
Remove the blade attachment bolts and the blades.
6.
Check the cutter disc for f latness by placing a straight edge against the disc. Replace the disc if it
is bent, warped or damaged. Never operate the mower with a bent disc. A bent or damaged disc
will cause excessive vibration and hazardous operating conditions. Loose components can be
thrown causing serious injury or death.
7.
Inspect the pem inserts embedded in the disc for looseness or wear. Replace the disc if the pems
are loose or damaged. Do not try to tighten the pems if they are loose. Loose pems can be thrown
into the operator’s path causing serious injury or death.
8.
Inspect the blade attachment bolts for looseness or excessive wear. Tighten, if necessary. Replace
worn or damaged bolts. Loose or damaged blades and bolts can be thrown into the operator area
causing serious injury or death.
9.
Inspect the blades for wear or damage. Replace worn and damaged blades. Worn or damaged
blades can be thrown into operator area causing serious injury or death.
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