Lubricating The Mower; Sharpening & Balancing The Blades - Simplicity 4200 Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
LUBRICATING THE MOWER
Lubricate the mower as shown in figure 14
thru 16. Use an oil can with medium weight
(SAE 30) oil. Brush and wipe dirt and grass
from the area before applying oil. Wipe up
drips and spills. Keep oil off belts and
pulleys.
Figure 14. Lubricate Height Control
Lever & Point Where Roller Bar
Contacts Bracket.
Figure 15. Lubricate Brake Lever,
Clevises, & Levelling Rod.
Figure 16. Lubricate Hitch, PTO Rod
and PTO Arm
SHARPENING & BALANCING
THE BLADES
1. Remove the mower from the tractor.
2. Position the mower as in figure 17.
Secure the mower so it will not fall or
slide.
A
WARNING
Do not handle the mower blades with
bare hands. Avoid touching the cut¬
ting edge. Careless or improper han¬
dling of blades may result in serious
injury.
3. Remove any dirt or foreign matter from
inside the mower deck and blade.
4. To remove the blade for sharpening use
a wooden block to hold blade while
removing the capscrew (figure 17).
5. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge.
Remove all nicks and dents in blade
edge. If blade is severely damaged, it
should be replaced.
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