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IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs re-
placing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the
Repair Parts
section of this manual.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE:
We do not recommend sharpening the blade- but if
you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
CAUTION
An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when
rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower
and could break causing personal injury.
Maintenance
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• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall.
Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place
center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is
balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If
either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.
Storage
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Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of
the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or
more.
NOTE:
If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during
storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other
fuel system components, serviced or replaced. Commonly
available fuel additives which reduce varnish and gum in
your engine’s fuel system can be added according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. See Engine Owner’s
Manual
for more information.
ENGINE
Consult the separate
Engine Owners Manual
for manufac-
turer’s recommendations for storage.
MOWER
When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Store in a clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire mower See
Cleaning
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
2. Follow
Lubrication
instructions in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly
before painting.
5. Coat the cutting blade with a chassis grease to prevent
rusting.
