Section 4 - Adjustments And Repair; Mower Blade Replacement; Blade Sharpening - Snapper 18 Series Operator's Manual

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance,
adjustments
or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect
spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components
are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for
all components
to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves
when handling
or working
around
cutting
blades.
Blades are extremely
sharp and can cause severe
injury.
4.1
MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT
4.1.1. STANDARD
BLADE WEAR LIMIT
1. Inspect blade frequently
for signs of excessive
wear or damage. See Figure 4.1.
2. Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent,
noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in
either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.1A. Replace with new
blade.
WARNING
DO NOT
use a cutting blade that shows
signs of
excessive wear
or
damage.
Refer to Section
"MOWER
BLADE
REPLACEMENT"
for proper blade
inspection and serviceprocedures.
4.1.2.
BLADE SHARPENING
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away
from plug.
IMPORTANT:
Drain fuel tank before tipping mower.
FIGURE 4.1
4.1.1.A.
NINJA BLADE WEAR LIMIT
1. Inspect blade frequently
for signs of excessive
wear or damage. See Figure 4.2.
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FIGURE 4.3
FIGURE 4.2
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