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Pivot Points
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle, brake cable and the cutting height
adjustment lever at least once a season with light
oil. The blade control handle must operate freely in
both directions. The cutting height adjustment
levers should be able to move easily.
Lubricate
Figure 15
SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR LAWNMOWER
WARNING:
Be sure
to disconnect
the
spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE
starter
before lubricating,
repairing,
or servicing.
DO
NOT attempt any maintenance
or service to
the engine
and/or mower equipped
with the
safety key in the unlocked
and/or energized
mode.
WARNING:
NEVER assume starter is de-
energized, even if the key is in the locked
position and/or removed from the engine.
ALWAYS de-energize self starter prior to
performingany maintenance or service to the
engine and/or mower. Follow instructionson
the engine and/or machine to de-energize
starter.
BladeCare
A
WARNING:
Periodically inspect the blade
adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you
strike a
foreign
object. Replace
when
necessary.
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WARNING:
When removing the cutting
blade for sharpening or replacement, protect
hands by using heavy gloves or a thick rag to
grasp the cuttingblade.
Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug.
Turn mower on its side makingsure thatthe air filter
and the carburetorare up.
To Remove Blade:
Remove the boltand the bellwasher that holdthe
blade-pulley assemblyto the engine crankshaft.
See Figure 16. Remove the assembly from the
crankshaft,
Remove the two boltsand lock nuts from the blade
assembly.
Remove the blade from blade adapter and pulley.
To ReplaceBlade:
Before reinstalling the blade-pulleyassemblyto the
unit, lubricatethe engine crankshaftand the inner
surface of the blade adapterwith light oil.
Also lubricatethe boltholes, bolt and the inner
surface of the nuts.
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