SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
1.25 QUARTS
(UNLEADED
REGULAR)
OILTYPE
(API-SF-SJ):
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW
32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:
20 OUNCES
SPARK PLUG (GAP:
.030")
CHAMPION
RJf9LM
or J19LM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
35-40 FT. LBS.
The model and serial numbers
will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower
housing.
Record
both serial number
and date of purchase
in space provided
above.
LAWN MOW_.R
Always observe safety rules when perform-
ing any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp.
Replace
bent or damaged
blades.
TO REMOVE
BLADE
1. Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where
it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2.
Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3.
Use a wood block between
blade and
mower housing
to prevent
blade from
turning
when
removing
blade bolt.
NOTE:
Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4.
Remove
blade bolt by turning
counter-
clockwise.
5.
Remove
blade and attaching
hard-
ware (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 condi-
tion to work properly.
Replace
adapter
if
damaged.
TO REPLACE
BLADE
1.
Position
the blade adapter
on the
engine crankshaft.
Be sure key in
adapter
and crankshaft
keyway
are
aligned.
2.
Position
blade on the blade adapter
aligning
the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised
lugs on the adapter.
3.
Be sure the trailing
edge of blade
(opposite
sharp
edge) is up toward
the engine.
4.
Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer
and hardened
washer
into
blade adapter
and crankshaft.
5.
Use block of wood
between
blade and
lawn mower
housing
and tighten
the
blade bolt, turning
clockwise.
• The recommended
tightening
torque
is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE:
We do not recommend
sharpen-
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
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.
If either
end of the blade moves
downward,
sharpen
the heavy end until the blade
is balanced.
Blade,
Crankshaft
keyway
Lo,
Blade
Blade
bolt
11
washer
;rank
shaft
Trailing edge
Blade adapter