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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE O F PURCHASE:
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
31L T YPE ( API-SF-SJ):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUGIGAP: .030")
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
20 OZS.
CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM
35-40 FT. LBS.
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing. Record both sedal number and date of purchase in the space
provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Alwaysobservesafety rulaswhen perform-
ing any maintenance.
"nRES
• Keep tiresfreeof gasoline,oil,or insect
cenf_l chemicaJs which can harm rubber.
• Avoidstumps,stones,deep ruts,sharp
objectsand other hazardsthat rney cause
_'e damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Tum lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
5. Remove blade and attaching hard-
ware (bolt, lock washer and hardened
washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and
check the key inside hub of blade
adapter. The key must be in good condi-
tion to work propedy. Replace adapter if
damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
1. Position the blade adapter on the
engine crankshaft. Be sure key in
adapter and crankshaft keyway are
aligned.
2. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward
the engine.
4. Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
5. Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
• The recommended tightening torque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
Blade adapter
Crankshaft
Key_.
Blade
shaft
bolt
washer
Trailing edge
Blade adapter
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