Zenoah FMZ1200 Operator's Manual page 20

2. Remove the screw that holds the mulch plug and
remove the mulch plug.
3. Put the cutting deck in mow position.
4. Attach the mulch plug in the opposite sequence.
To examine the blades
CAUTION: Damaged or incorrectly balanced
blades can cause damage to the product.
Replace damaged blades. Let an approved
service agent help you sharpen and balance
blunt blades.
1. Remove the cutting deck, see
deck on page 10 .
2. Look at the blades to see if they are damaged and if
it is necessary to sharpen them.
3. Tighten the blade bolts with tightening torque 45–50
Nm.
To replace the blades
1. Remove the cutting deck, see
deck on page 10 .
2. Lock the blade with a wooden block.
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To remove the cutting
To remove the cutting
3. Loosen and remove the blade bolt, the washers and
the blade.
4. Assemble the new blade with the angled ends in the
direction of the cutting deck.
WARNING: Incorrect blade type can
cause objects to eject from the cutting
deck and cause serious injury. Use only
the blades given in
page 24 .
5. Attach the blade, the washer and the bolt. Tighten
the bolt with a tightening torque of 45–50 Nm.
To do a check of the engine oil level
1. Park the product on level ground and stop the
engine.
2. Open the engine cover.
3. Loosen the dipstick and pull it out.
4. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
5. Put the dipstick back in and tighten it.
6. Loosen and pull the dipstick out and read the oil
level.
7. The oil level must be between the marks on the
dipstick. If the level is near the ADD mark, fill oil to
the FULL mark.
8. Fill the oil through the hole for the dipstick. Fill the oil
slowly. Do not mix different types of oil.
9. Tighten the dipstick correctly before you start the
engine. Start and idle the engine for approximately
30 seconds. Stop the engine. Wait 30 seconds and
do a check of the oil level again.
To replace the engine oil
WARNING: Engine oil is very hot directly
after the engine stops. Let the engine
become cool before you drain the engine oil.
If you spill engine oil on your skin, clean with
soap and water.
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