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Figure 22
1. Control knob
3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Slowly pull mower
backward while control bar is gradually moved toward
handle. Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop
turning and control bar is about 25 mm (1 inch) from
handle (Fig. 23).
Figure 23
Inspecting/Removing/
Sharpening Blade
Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts
cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades
like a dull blade.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull
wire off spark plug (Fig. 15).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
When wire is on spark plug, someone could
accidentally start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Accidental starting of engine could cause
serious injury to operator or bystanders.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not attempt to inspect, remove or replace
blade without first removing the spark plug
wire from spark plug and fastening it away
from accidental contact with spark plug.
2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Draining
Gasoline, page 15.
3. Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 24).
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1. Blade
2. Blade nuts
4. INSPECTING BLADE—Carefully examine blade for
sharpness and wear, especially where flat and curved
parts meet (Fig. 25A). Since sand and abrasive
material can wear away the metal that connects the flat
and curved parts of the blade, check blade before using
the mower. If a slot or wear is noticed, (Fig. 25B & C),
replace blade. Refer to step 5.
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CAUTION
Figure 24
3. Accelerator
4. Anti-scalp cup
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