o The recommended
tightening
torque
is
35-40 ft. Ibso
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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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.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
° 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,
tf either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balance&
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for
damage or deterioration.
Through
normal use it wilt wear. If catcher needs
replacing, replace only with a manufac-
turer approved replacement catcher.
Give the lawn mower model number
when ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according
to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
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these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°F.
Check your engine oil leve[ more frequently" to
avoid possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season.
You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty
condilions.
Check the crankcase oil level before sta_ng
the engine and after each five (5) hours of
continuous
use° _ghten oil plug securely each
t_me you check the oil Ievel.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE OIL
NOTE:
Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil,
drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank
is empty.
o Disconnect spark plug wire fi'om spark plug
and place wire where it canr'_t come in
contact with spark plug.
• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean
surface.
o Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and
drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil
trapped inside of engine.
o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and
on side of engine.
° Fill engine with oil.
Fill only to the "FULL"
line on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVER FILL,
• Replace engine oil cap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged
by using a dirty air filter.
Replace
the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
conditions.
Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE
AIR FILTER
• Remove
the air filter by turning
counter-
clockwise
to the stop and pull away from
collar,
° Remove
filter from inside of cover.
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