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_MPORTANT-
B_ade bolt is grade 8 heat
'.teated.
1"OSHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE:
We do not recommend
sharpen-
ng blade - but if you do, be sure the blade
s balanced.
3are should be taken to keep the blade
3alanced.
An unbalanced
blade will
:ause eventual damage
to lawn mower or
_ngine.
, The blade can be sharpened
with a file
or on a grinding wheel.
Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
, To check blade balance,
drive a nail
into a beam or wall.
Leave about one
inch of the straight
nail exposed.
Place
center hole of blade over the head of
the nail.
If blade is balanced,
it should
remain
in a horizontal
position.
If either
end of the blade moves
downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade
is balanced.
Crank
Blade
shaft
Key
Blade
3lade
Crank
)olt
shaft
Lock
Blade
washeJ" Hardened
edge
adapter
washer
3RASS CATCHER
, The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
, Check your grass catcher often for
damage or deterioration.
Through normal
use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing,
replace only with a manufacturer
approved
replacement
catcher.
Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.
ENGINE
.UBRICATION
Jse only high quality detergent
oil rated
_tith API service classification SF, SG or
;H.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
tccording
to your expected
operating
emperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
NOTE:
Although
multi-viscosity
oils
(5W30,
10W30
etc.) improve starting
in
cold weather,
these
multi-viscosity
oils
will result in increased
oil consumption
when
used above 32°F.
Check your
engine
oil level more frequently
to avoid
possible
engine damage
from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
lawn mower is not used for 25 hours {n
one year.
Check the crankcase
oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
• Be sure lawn mower is on level
surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove
bottom oil drain plug.
• After oil has drained completely,
replace oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
• Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly.
Do
not over fill.
• Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole.
• Reconnect
spark plug wire to spark
plug.
Drain plug
-1o"
o"
lo"
20"
30"
"EMPERATURE RANGE ANTIC4PATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
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