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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL
NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
1.6 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
RESISTOR
TYPE
RC12YC
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 MOWER
Always observe safety rules when perform-
ing any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tiresfree of gasoline,oil,or insect
controlchemicalswhich 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
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.
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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.
Key_
Lockwasher
Blade
Crankshaft
keyway
Blade
bolt
Harden_
washer
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J
shaft
Trailing edge
Blade adapter
