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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
Every 8 Hours
Every 25 Hours
Before Storage
Important
Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Servicing the Cutting Blades
To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra
blades on hand.
Warning
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator's or
bystander's area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
Replace a worn or damaged blade.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
blade control (PTO), and set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine.
3. Remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
from the spark plug(s).
Maintenance Procedure
Clean the mower housing.
Check the cutting blades.
Grease the blade spindle bearings.
Clean the mower housing.
Grease the idler arm.
Grease the castor wheels.
Check the cutting blades.
Check the belts for wears or cracks.
Clean the mower housing.
Paint any chipped surfaces.
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Inspecting the Blades
1. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig 13).
Figure 13
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Note: If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove
and sharpen the blades. Refer to Sharpening the Blades
on page 12.
2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig. 13).
Note: If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming
in this area (item 3 in Fig. 13), immediately install a
new blade.
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3. Wear/slot forming
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