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LAWN
MOWER
Always observe safety rules when per-
forming 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.
DRIVE WHEELS
Check rear drive wheels each time you
mow to be sure they move freely. The
wheels not turning freely means trash,
grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the
drive wheel and dust cover area and must
be cleaned out to free drive wheels.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept
sharp.
Replace a bent or damaged blade.
A CAUTION:
Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer
of
your mower. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer
of your mower is
hazardous,
could damage your mower and
void your warranty.
TO REMOVE
BLADE
1. Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with 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 bolts.
NOTE:
Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolts by turning counter-
clockwise.
TO REPLACE
BLADE
1. Position the blade. Be sure trailing edge of
blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward
the engine and install the blade bolts.
2. Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolts, turning clockwise.
• The recommended
tightening torque is
36-44 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolts are heat treat-
ed. If bolts need replacing, replace only
with approved bolts shown in the Repair
Parts section of this manual.
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend
sharpening
the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is
balanced.
An unbalanced
blade will cause
eventual damage to 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.
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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.
Blade
Blade
bolts
Trailing
edge
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for dam-
age or deterioration.
Through normal
use it wil! wear.
If catcher needs replac-
ing, replace only with approved replace-
ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual.
Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.
GEAR CASE
. 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 drive
cover twice a season.
• The gear case is filled 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 Premium 1 Grease, Part No.
750369.
Do not substitute.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL.
Select the
oil's SAE viscosity grade according
to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F
-20
0
30
32
40
60
80
100
°c -_o
-2o
-t;
o
t;
_o
1o
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE
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