Operator's Manual
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Installing the Blades
1. Place the blade onto the bolt and over the cone washer.
Select the proper number of spacers for the height-of-
cut and slide the bolt into the spindle (Fig. 31).
Important The curved part of the blade must point
upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper
cutting.
2. Install the remaining spacers and secure them with a
thin washer and a nut (Fig. 31).
3. Torque the blade bolt to 75–80 ft-lb (101–108 Nm).
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Clean after every 25 operating hours.
Replace after every 100 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover
nut and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 34).
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 34).
5. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 34).
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Figure 34
1. Cover and nut
2. Wing nut
3. Foam element
4. Washer and grommet
5. Paper element
6. Air cleaner base
Cleaning the Foam Elements
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig. 35).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 35
1. Foam element 2. Oil
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt (Fig. 36).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged, torn, oily, or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly