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Lubricating the Wheel
Gears
Lubricate each rear wheel with grease yearly.
1. Wipe the grease
fittings just inside the
rear wheels with a clean
rag.
2. Install a grease gun
onto each fitting and
gently apply 2 or
3 pumps of
#2 multi-purpose
lithium-base grease.
Replacing the Blade
Important: You will need a torque wrench to
install the blade properly. If you do not have a
torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline.
If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it
immediately. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have
it sharpened or replace it.
Warning
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear cloth or leather gloves when servicing the
blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 15.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2
blade nuts (A) and
the stiffener (B).
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4. Remove the blade.
5. Install the new blade.
6. Install the stiffener you removed in step 3.
7. Install the blade bolts and torque them to 15 to
27 ft-lb (20 to 37 N⋅m).
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Cleaning the Blade Brake
Clutch Shield
Clean the blade brake clutch (BBC) shield at least
every 25 operating hours or yearly to prevent the
blade from stalling while you mow.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 15.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the
2 blade nuts (A)
and the
stiffener (B).
4. Remove the
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blade (C).
5. Remove the
blade driver (D)
and disk (E).
6. Remove the
BBC shield (F).
7. Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the
shield and around all the parts.
8. Install the BBC shield that you removed in step 6.
9. Install the blade driver that you removed in
step 5.
10. Install the blade and the stiffener that you
removed in steps 3 and 4.
11. Install the blade bolts and torque them to 15 to
27 ft-lb (20 to 37 N⋅m).
Cleaning the Mower
1. With the engine
running on a flat paved
surface, spray a stream
of water in front of the
right rear wheel.
The water will splash into the path of the blade,
cleaning out the clippings.
2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water
and move the mower to a dry area.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the
housing to prevent corrosion.
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