PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline
Capacity
/ Type:
1.25 Quarts
(Unleaded
Regular)
Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):
SAE 30 (above
32°F); SAE 5W-30
(below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:
20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap:
.030")
Champion
RJ19LM
or J19LM
Blade Bolt Torque:
35-40 ft. Ibs.
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.
LAWNMOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing
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 condition
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.
Crankshaft
Blade
Blade
bolt
Hardene
shaft
washer
Trailing edge
Blade adapter
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