Care And Maintenance - Energizer EZ40VTDE46TC User Manual

been allowed to grow longer than 4" (10cm), mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the grass height to a
maximum of 3 1/4" (8.3cm).
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Walk at a steady pace. Overlap the cutting rows. Do not let the grass get too tall. If the grass gets too long,
start at the highest cutting position and work down to the desired cutting height.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor and remove the battery.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair any damage before operating the mower. Excessive
vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. Thoroughly inspect the mower and repair
any damage before operating the mower.
6.10 EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG
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Stop mower, allow blades to completely stop, and remove the battery.
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Lift the rear discharge cover.
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Lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove from mower.
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Empty grass clippings.
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Lift the rear discharge cover and reinstall the grass catcher bag as
described earlier in this manual.

7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

7.1 REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
WARNING:
Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or wrapping the cutting edges with rags or
other materials when performing any maintenance on the blades. ALWAYS remove the battery when
servicing or transporting the mower.
REMOVE THE BLADE
While wearing leather padded gloves, wedge a block of wood between the blade and the mower deck in order
to prevent the blade from turning when the bolt (1) is being removed.
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Using an adjustable wrench or 27mm socket, loosen the bolt (1) and remove the blade (2). Turn the bolt
"COUNTERCLOCKWISE" to loosen it and "CLOCKWISE" to tighten it.
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Remove the bolt (1) and the blade (2).
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To re-install the blade, position the blade with the cutting edges toward the ground. Assemble the bolt as
shown. Using a 27 mm socket or wrench, turn the blade nut "CLOCKWISE" in order to secure the blade.
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