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Sears 502.254152 Owner's Manual page 16

11 hp. electric start 8 speed - 30" mower rear engine rider

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SVERV 2S
MAINTENANCE
HOURS (twice a year)
BLADE SERVICE
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WARNING:
Before you inspect the blade, dis-
connect the wire to the spark plug. if the blade
hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. Check the unit for
damage,
Frequently check the blade for excessive wear. cracks, or other
damage, Frequently check the nut that holds the blade. Keep the
nut tight. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine, Disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. See if the blade is bent or damaged. Before
you operate the unit, replace damaged parts with factory replace-
ment parts. Every three years, have an authorized Service person
inspect the blade or replace the old blade with a factory replace-
ment blade,
Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp will cause
the ends of the grass to become brown.
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE
WARNING:
Before you remove the blade, dis-
connect the wire to the spark plug. The blade
has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use
gloves or cloth material to protect your hands.
1.
Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How
To Remove The Mower Housing".
2.
Use a piece of wood to keep the blade from rotating.
3.
Remove the nut that holds the blade.
4.
Check the blade according to the "Blade Service" instruc-
tions. Replace a badly worn or damaged blade with a factory
replacement blade,
5.
Clean the top and bottom of the mower housing. Remove nil
the grass and debris.
6.
Mount the blade so that the hi-lift edges are up as shown, If
the blade is upside down, the blade will not cut correctly and
can cause an accident.
7,
Fasten the blade with the original washers and nut, Make
sure the outside rim of the belleville washer is against the
blade as shown,
8.
Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 30 foot
pounds (41,5Nm),
WARNING: Always keep the nut tight that holds
the blade, A loose nut or blade can cause an
accident.
Mandrel
Blade
Hi-Lift Edge Up
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F-88516
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