Care And Maintenance - Craftsman 151.37664 Operator's Manual

■ Minimum care is required to ensure smooth operation
of your mower.
■ To avoid damage to mower or cutting blades, keep
area to be mowed free from debris.
■ For best results, regularly apply lubricant to mower's
cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels.
SHARPENING THE CUTTING BLADES
WARNING! Do not place hands in the mower
near blades. If grass cuttings are compacted in the
blade area, remove using a wood or plastic cleaning
tool appropriate for the cleaning of the blades.
■ Spread a thin layer of lapping compound, available
at most hardware stores, onto the front edge of the reel
blades.
■ Adjust the cutting bar so that the blade has light but
fi rm contact across the full width of the cutting bar.
■ Turn the reel blades until the front edge of the cutting
bar blade is polished.
Do not overtighten the adjusting
CAUTION!
screws, as this could damage the cutting bar. Tighten
both screws during fi nal adjustment.
NOTE: Clean any grinding compound or debris from
the cutting bar blade, reel blade, pinions, and pawls.
NOTE: Use industrial or valve lapping compound
between 100 and 240 grit. Lubricate the axle and pinion
with a light fi lm of wheel bearing grease.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
■ Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a
soft brush and cloth before storing. Do not use water,
solvents or polishes.
■ Turn the mower on its side to clean the blade area.
■ Store the mower in a dry place. Do not place other
objects on top of the mower during storage.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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