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•It is recommended k eeping driveways a ndsidewalks
on the operators rightwhilemoving.Continue mow-
ing using this pattern,havingthe left side of your
lawnmower n extto the uncutgrass.Mulchingwith
the cuttingareaof the moweron the lawn avoids
grassclippings in undesirable a reas.
WARNING: If
you strike a foreign
object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thor-
oughly inspect the mower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operat-
ing the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of damage. The
unit
should
be
promptly
inspected
and
re-
paired.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION:
DO
NOT AT
ANY
TIME
MAKE
ANY
ADJUSTMENT
TO LAWNMOWER
WITHOUT FIRST
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECTING THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE.
HeightAdjusters:
(See Figure 12).
• Stop mower and disconnect
spark plug cable before
changing mower cutting height.
oThe wheel
adjusters
give
you nine (9) different cut-
ting positions.
Medium
is
the best for most mowers.
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• To change
the height
of
cut, squeeze
adjuster
le-
ver
toward
the
wheel,
moving up or down to se-
lected height.
NOTE: All wheels must be
Figure 12
in the same height of cut.
• When cutting
in heavy or moist grass, the rear of
lawnmower
may be raised higher to allow better dis-
charge of the grass.
CarburetorAdjustment
Minor
carburetor
adjustment
may
be required
to
compensate
for differences
in fuel, temperature,
alti-
tude and load.
Refer to the separate engine manual
packed
with your mower for carburetor
adjustment
information.
LUBRICATION
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT
SPARK
PLUG
WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING.
WHEELS - If your mower is equipped with ball bear-
ing wheels, lubricate at least once a season with a
light oil, all other types require no lubrication.
How-
ever, if the
wheels
are removed
for any
reason,
lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner
surface of the wheel with light automotive oil.
ENGINE - Follow engine
manual for lubrication
in-
structions.
BLADE CONTROL - Lubricate the pivot points on the
blade control
handle and the brake cable at least
once a season with light oil. The blade control must
operate freely in both directions.
MAINTENANCE
Cutting Blade
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect
and ground
the spark plug wire before working
on the cut-
ting blade to prevent accidental
engine starting.
Protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to
grasp the cutting blade.
• Tip mower as specified in separate engine manual. If
it is not specified tip with carburetor up.
• Remove the bolt and blade support which holds the
blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. Remove
the blade and adapter from the crankshaft. See Figure
13.
WARNING:
Periodically
inspect
the
blade
adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a for-
eign object. Replace when necessary.
For best results your blade should be sharp. The blade
may be resharpened by removing it and either grinding
or filing the cutting edge keeping as close to the origi-
nal bevel as possible,
It is extremely important that
each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grind-
ing to prevent an unbalanced blade. Improper blade
balance will result in excessive vibration causing even-
tual damage
to the engine and mower. Be sure to
carefully balance blade after sharpening, The blade can
be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft
screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it
balances evenly.
Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter
to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the in-
ner surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
Install
the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the "star"
away from the engine. Refer to Figure 13. Place the
blade with the side marked bottom (or with part num-
ber) facing away from the adapter. Align the blade bell
support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the
blade and insert the hex bolt. Tighten the hex bolt to
the torque listed below:
Blade MountingTorque
Center Bolt 450 in. lb. min., 600 in.lb, max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
CAUTION:
Cutting
grass in sandy
soil
condition
causes abrasive wear to the blade.
After prolonged
use, especially
in sandy soil condi-
tions, the blade will become worn and lose some of
the original shape. Cutting efficiently will be reduced
and the blade should be replaced. Replace with an
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