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Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nanceo
TIRES
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Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect controlchemi-
cals which can harm rubber_
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Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage..
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower bfade must be kept sharp.
Replace bent or damaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 9)
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Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
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Turn lawn mower on its side_ Make sure air filter and
carburetor are up,
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Use a wood block between blade and mower housing
to prevent blade from turning when removing blade
bolt.
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Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with
heavy cloth,.
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Remove blade bolt byturning counter-clockwise., Use
a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.
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Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock
washer and hardened washer).•
NOTE:
Remove the blade adapter and check the key
inside hub of blade adapter'. The key must be in good
condition to work properly.. Replace adapter if damaged°
TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 9)
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Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft.
Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft
keyway are
aiigned.
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Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2)
holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter°
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Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp
edge) is up toward the engine..
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Instaltthe blade bolt withthe lockwasher and hardened
washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.
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Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower
housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.
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The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs.,
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if
you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An
unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn
mower or engine_
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The blade can be sharpened
with a file or on a
grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on
the mower.
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To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or
wall.
Leave about one inch of the straight
nail
exposed.
Place center hole of blade over the head
of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal
position°
If either end of the blade
moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
blade is balanced.,
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BLADE
CRANK-
ADAPTER
SHAFT
KEYWAY
KEY
BLADE
HARDENED
WASHER
TRAlUNG
LOCK WASHER
EDGE
SHAFT
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Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers.
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Remove wheels from wheel adjusters..
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Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the
dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth.
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Put wheels back in place.
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If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely,
contact your nearest authorized service center.
GEAR CASE
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To keep your drive system working properly, the gear
case and area around the drive should be kept clean
and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drivecover
twice a season.
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The gear case isfilled with lubricant to the proper level
at the factory°
The only time the lubricant needs
attention is if service has been performed on the gear
case.
•
if lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Pre-
mium 1 Grease, Part No. 750369.
Do not substitute.
GRASS CATCHER
(If purchased as an accessory)
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The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must
be dry when used..
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Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-
ration., Through normal use it will wear°
If catcher'
needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer
approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering°
FIG. 9
DRIVE WHEELS
Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be
sure they move freely.,
The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings,
etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free
drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front
wheels.
BLADE ADAPTER
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