PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL
NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
_ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:
1.5 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:
.045")
CHAMPION
RJ19LM4
BLADE
BOLT TORQUE:
35-40 FT. LBS.
The model
and serial numbers
will be found
on a decal
attached
to the rear of the
lawn mower
housing.
Record
both serial
number
and date of purchase
in the space
provided
above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
"I1RES
• Keep tiresfree of gasoline, oil, or insect
controlchemicals which can harm rubber
• Avoid stumps,stones deep ruts,sharp
objectsand 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
keyway
Blade
:rank
Blade
-:
shaft
bolt
Hardene
washer
Trailing edge
Blade adapter
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