Maintenance - Scotts 60362S Owner's Manual

WARNING
:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING
:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If environment is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease,
etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come
in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper
tightness to ensure safe operation of the mower.
Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around
the motor cover. Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth
occasionally. Do not use water.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further bearing lubrication is required.
At the beginning and end of each mowing season:
•
Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door
with light oil.
•
Lubricate the height adjustment lever and related
hardware with light oil.
•
Remove the wheels and lubricate the surface of
the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel
with light oil.
•
Remove the blade and blade hub assembly and
lubricate the motor shaft with light oil or engine oil.
See Replacing the Cutting Blade for instructions
on removing the blade.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and
other material when performing blade maintenance.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
DANGER:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the
battery is removed from the battery compartment and the
switch key is removed. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
See figures 16
NOTES: Only use identical replacement blades.
•
Stop the motor and remove the switch key. Allow the
blade to come to a complete stop. Remove battery
from the battery compartment.
•
Turn the mower on its side
•
Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower
deck to prevent the blade from turning.
•
Loosen the blade nut (1) using a wrench or socket
(not provided). Turn the nut COUNTERCLOCK WISE
to loosen it.
•
Remove the blade nut (1), spacer (2), blade insulator
(3), and blade (4).
•
To re-install the blade, position the blade with the
cutting edges toward the ground. Replace the blade
insulator and spacer, then thread the blade nut on the
shaft and finger tighten.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
order in which they were removed. When installing
the cutting blade, verify that it is installed with the curved
ends pointing toward the mower deck, and not toward the
ground.
•
Torque the blade nut down CLOCKWISE using a
torque wrench (not provided) to ensure the bolt is
properly tightened. The recommended torque for the
blade nut is 350-400 in. lbs.
Fig. 16
16
Model 60362S
4
3
2
1