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Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Warning: The blade is sharp; contacting the
blade can result in serious personal injury. To
replace or sharpen the blade it is strongly
recommended to have an Authorized Service
Dealer perform this task.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of
gasoline. If the blade is damaged or cracked, have
it replaced immediately by an Authorized Service
Dealer. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it
sharpened or replaced by Authorized Service Dealer.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING: Gasoline vapors can explode.
•Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
•Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an
open flame.
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2. Run the machine until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
3. Prime the engine and start it again.
4. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When
you can no longer start the engine, it is suffi-
ciently dry
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
6. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through the spark plug hole, and pull the start-
er rope slowly several times to distribute oil
throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder
corrosion during the off-season.
7. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a
torque wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m).
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
