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5.
Install the new blade (turn the blade bolt
clockwise) and all mounting hardware.
Important:
Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the machine housing.
6.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt
to 25 N-m (18 ft-lb).
Important:
A bolt torqued to 25 N-m (18
ft-lb) is very tight. While holding the blade
with a block of wood, put your weight
behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the
bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to
overtighten.
Cleaning the Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
After each use
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1.
Tip the machine on its side.
2.
Use a brush or compressed air to remove grass
and debris from the exhaust guard, the top cowl,
and the surrounding deck areas.
Storage
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place.
Preparing the Machine for
Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode.
• Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
• Do not store the machine in an enclosure
near an open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
1.
On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2.
Run the machine until the engine shuts off from
running out of fuel.
3.
Prime the engine and start it again.
4.
Allow the engine to run until it shut off. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently
dry.
5.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
6.
Remove the spark plug, add 30 ml (1 oz.) of
oil through the spark plug hole, and pull the
starter rope slowly several times to distribute
oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder
corrosion during the off-season.
7.
Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque
wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb).
8.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
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