Yard force YF21-SD-TW Manual Del Operador página 19

WARNING! Always handle the blade with care; sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Replace your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years, whichever is sooner, regardless of
condition.
WARNING! If the blade is cracked or damaged, replace it with a new one.
WARNING! Don't hold the blade by hand directly.
NOTE! Maintain the sharpness of the blade when cutting grass. If the blade has worn excessively
and become pitted and blunt, it should be replaced or sharpened. The sharpness of the blade will
affect the performance of the lawn mower.
For safety reasons we recommend that the blade only be changed by someone qualified and authorized to
do so.
Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counter-clockwise using a wrench. Remove the washer and the
blade.
Fit a new blade or re-sharpen the blade. Place the blade on the two studs on the blade flange with angled
ends pointing up in the direction of the engine and then replace the washer and bolts. Make sure the blade
is correctly located, and then firmly tighten the bolt with a torque of 33-44 ft lbs(45-60 Nm). Do not over
tighten. The up turn of the blade must project into the motor compartment.
STORING THE LAWN MOWER FOR SHORT PERIODS
The lawn mower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing any storage
maintenance. Before placing the lawn mower into storage always do the following:
1. Allow the engine to fully cool.
2. Ensure the grass bag is empty.
3. Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
4. Store the lawn mower on a flat and level surface with the mower upright.
5. Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar with the lawn
mower's operation.
STORING THE LAWN MOWER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS
If the lawn mower is to be placed into storage for more than 15 days, storage maintenance must be
performed on the lawn mower. If the following steps are not carried out, when you next operate the
lawnmower it may not start correctly and may need to be serviced.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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