Replacing the Blade
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench
or are uncomfortable performing this procedure,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine tile blade whenever tot] mm out of gasoline. If tile
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediateh: If tile
blade edge is dull or _ficked, have it sllarpened or replace it.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
Disconnect tile spark plug wire from tile spark plug and
hook it onto tile retaining post. Refer to Preparing for
Maintenance.
2. Tip tl3e mower onto its side witl3 tile air filter up.
3. [sea block of wood to hold tile blade stead 3 (Figure
36).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N-m)
is very tight. While holding the blade with a block
of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or
wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is
very difficult to overtighten.
Cleaning the Mower
The mower may dislodge material from under the
mower housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1. \'('itll tile engine tutoring on a fiat paved surt;ace, spray a
stream of water in front of tile right rear wheel (Figure
Tile water will splash into tile path of tile blade, clea_fing
out tile clippings.
2.
3.
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Figure 37
\Vllen no more clippings come out, stop the water and
move tile mower to a drx area.
Run tile engine for a few minutes to dr) tile llousixg
to prevent it from rustin&
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Figure 36
4. Remove tile blade, saving all mounting hardware (Figure
36).
5. Install tile new blade and a11mountilg hardware (Figure
36).
Important: Position the curved ends of the blade
to point toward the mower housing.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N-m).
Storage
Store tile mower in a cool, clean, dr), place.
Preparing the Mower for
Storage
Gasoline vapors can explode.
• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
• Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an
open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
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