Poulan Pro PR625P User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized

Service Center.

PROBLEM		CAUSE	CORRECTION
Grass catcher	1.	Cutting height too low.	1.	Raise cutting height.
not filling	2.	Lift on blade worn off.	2.	Replace blade.
(If so equipped)	3.	Catcher not venting air.	3.	Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push	1.	Grass is too high or wheel	1.	Raise cutting height.
		height is too low.
	2.	Rear of lawn mower	2.	Raise rear of lawn mower
		housing or cutting blade		housing one (1) setting
		dragging in grass.		higher.
	3.	Grass catcher too full.	3.	Empty grass catcher.
	4.	Handle height position not	4.	Adjust handle height to suit.
		right for you.
Loss of drive	1.	Belt wear.	1.	Check/replace drive belt.
or slowing of	2.	Belt off of pulley.	2.	Check/reinstall drive belt.
drive speed	3.	Drive cable worn or broken.	3.	Replace drive cable.
	4.	“Loose” drive control system.	4. Adjust drive control.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules	.................2-4	Maintenance.............	22-26	Storage.....................	32-34
Assembly ......................	5-9	Service and		Troubleshooting........	35-36
Operation..................	10-21	Adjustments..............	27-32

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

I. GENERAL OPERATION

WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

CAUTION: Muffl er and other engine parts become extremely

hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,

stay away from these areas.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

•Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear.

•Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards.

•Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the operator. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

•Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place.

•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

•Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center.

PROBLEM		CAUSE	CORRECTION
Does not start	1.	Dirty air fi lter.	1.	Clean/replace air fi lter.
	2.	Out of fuel.	2.	Fill fuel tank.
	3.	Stale fuel.	3.	Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank
				with fresh, clean gasoline.
	4.	Water in fuel.	4.	Drain fuel tank and refi ll tank
				with fresh, clean gasoline.
	5.	Spark plug wire is	5.	Connect wire to plug.
		disconnected.
	6.	Bad spark plug.	6.	Replace spark plug.
	7.	Loose blade or broken	7.	Tighten blade bolt or
		blade adapter.		replace blade adapter.
	8.	Control bar in released	8.	Depress control bar to
		position.		handle.
	9.	Control bar defective.	9.	Replace control bar.
	10.Fuel valve lever (if so		10.Turn fuel valve lever
		equipped) in OFF position.		to the ON position.
	11. Weak battery (if equipped).		11. Charge battery.
	12.Disconnected battery		12.Connect battery to engine.
		connector (if equipped).
	13.Blown fuse (if equipped).		13.Replace fuse.
Loss of power	1.	Rear of lawn mower	1.	Raise cutting height.
		housing or cutting blade
		dragging in heavy grass.
	2.	Cutting too much grass.	2.	Raise cutting height.
	3.	Dirty air fi lter.	3.	Clean/replace air fi lter.
	4.	Buildup of grass, leaves,	4.	Clean underside of mower
		and trash under mower.		housing.
	5.	Too much oil in engine.	5.	Check oil level.
	6.	Walking speed too fast.	6.	Cut at slower walking speed.
Poor cut –	1.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1.	Replace blade. Tighten
uneven				blade bolt.
	2.	Wheel heights uneven.	2.	Set all wheels at same
				height.
	3.	Buildup of grass, leaves	3.	Clean underside of
		and trash under mower.		mower housing.
Excessive	1.	Worn, bent or loose blade.	1.	Replace blade. Tighten
vibration				blade bolt.
	2.	Bent engine crankshaft.	2.	Contact a qualifi ed service
				center.
Starter rope	1.	Engine fl ywheel brake is on	1.	Depress control bar to
hard to pull		when control bar is released.		upper handle before
				pulling starter rope.
	2.	Bent engine crankshaft.	2.	Contact a qualifi ed service
				center.
	3.	Blade adapter broken.	3.	Replace blade adapter.
	4.	Blade dragging in grass.	4.	Move lawn mower to cut
				grass or to hard surface.
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STORAGE

	ON ALL OTHER MODELS:			NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al-
	1. Loosen the two “quick-adjust” handle			ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel
		knobs on sides of the upper handle and		gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
		allow handle to fold down to the rear.		to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
	2. Loosen the two “standard” handle			Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
		knobs on sides of the lower handle and		container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
		pivot entire handle assembly forward		after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer
		and allow it to rest on mower.		to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
	3. Reinstall “standard” knobs and carriage			tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
		bolts to lower handle or handle brack-
		ets for safe keeping.		ENGINE OIL
	• When setting up your handle from the			Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
		storage position, the lower handle will
				with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Main-
		automatically lock into the mowing
				tenance section of this manual).
		position.
	IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for			CYLINDER
	storage or transportation, be sure to fold
				•	Remove spark plug.
	the handle as shown or you may damage
				•	Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
	the control cables.
					spark plug hole into cylinder.
	Operator		MOWING	• Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil.
	presence		POSITION	•	Replace with new spark plug.
	control bar
				BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED)
				Disconnect the battery from the engine
	FOLD			connector and charge battery 48 hours.
	FORWARD		Upper	OTHER
	FOR		handle
			Upper handle	•	Do not store gasoline from one season
					to another.
			“quick-adjust”
			knob	• Replace your gasoline can if your can
			Lower handle		starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
					gasoline will cause problems.
			Lower handle	• If possible, store your unit indoors and
					cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
			“standard” knob	• Cover your unit with a suitable protective
					cover that does not retain moisture. Do
	ENGINE				not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe,
					which allows condensation to form and
	FUEL SYSTEM				will cause your unit to rust.
	IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum			IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
	deposits from forming in essential fuel system			engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
	parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose,				CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
	or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels			with gasoline in the tank inside a building
	(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)			where fumes may reach an open fl ame
	can attract moisture which leads to separa-			or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
	tion and formation of acids during storage.			storing in any enclosure.
	Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
	an engine while in storage.
	• Drain the fuel tank.
	• Start the engine and let it run until the
		fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
	•	Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
		products in the fuel tank or permanent
		damage may occur.
	•	Use fresh fuel next season.
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SAFETY RULES

•Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.

•Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher.

•Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light.

•Do not operate the machine while under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a

fi rm hold on the handle; walk, never run.

•Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine.

•If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

•Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.

•Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

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•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision. WARNING: CHILDREN CAN BE

INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.

•When loading or unloading this machine, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°.

•Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this machine, including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection. Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear.

Always let someone know you are outside mowing.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and the vapors are explosive.

•Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

•Use only an approved container.

•Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

•Never refuel the machine indoors.

•Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances.

•Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before fi lling.

•Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

SAFETY RULES

•Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

•If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

•Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

•Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

•Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

•Read the SAFETY RULES and this Operator's Manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower to insure proper operation and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.

•Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

•All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON

•Remove all loose parts from carton.

•Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER

Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower?

Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. If the opening is on the right side of the mower housing, it is a side discharge mower. If the opening is at the back of the mower housing, it is a rear dis-

charge mower. Only rear discharge lawn mowers have a grass catcher included with the mower. Approved grass catchers for side discharge mowers may be purchased from your nearest authorized

4 dealer.

STORAGE

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

3 POSITION “EZ”

Bolt

Knob

Handle

bracket

Your handle may be folded for storage as shown.

•Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until handle clears the handle brackets and swing handles forward over mower.

•Loosen upper handle mounting hardware enough to allow upper handle to be folded back.

IMPORTANT: When folding handles for storage or transportation, be sure to fold handles as shown or you may damage the control cables.

2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HANDLES When setting you handles up from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position.

SQUEEZE

TO FOLD

Lower handle

3 POSITION “QUICK”

Handle pin

SQUEEZE

Handle adjustment bracket

“QUICK-RELEASE” HANDLES

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

ON 18" HI-VAC MODELS ONLY:

1.Loosen the two (2) handle levers on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.

2.Move height adjustment lever forward to raise mower to highest position.

3.Loosen handle bolts (on both sides), then pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.

Operator	MOWING
presence	POSITION
control bar

Operator	MOWING
presence	POSITION
control bar
		FOLD
		FORWARD	Upper
		FOR
			handle
		STORAGE
FOLD
			Handle
FORWARD	Upper
FOR	handle		lever
			Lower
			handle

Handle

knob

Lower handle

3 POSITION HANDLES

When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position.

Handle

bolt

Height adjuster lever (18" Hi-Vac models only)

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

22PLUS REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS:

1.Remove screws securing rear baffl e.

2.Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and carburetor down.

3.Remove rear baffl e from mower.

4.Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade.

5.Remove debris shield.

6.Remove gearcase belt keeper.

7.Remove drive belt.

	Gearcase
	belt keeper
Rear	Belt
baffl e	retainer

Gearcase pulley

Blade adapter

Debris shield

Hardened washer
Blade	Blade
	bolt
Lockwasher

TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT

1.Place new drive belt on gearcase pulley.

NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fi t and long life.

2.Reinstall gearcase belt keeper. Be sure the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the gearcase belt keeper.

3.Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned; and that the drive belt is inside the tabs of the belt retainer.

4.Place rear baffl e in mower housing.

5.Reinstall debris shield.

6.Reinstall blade.

7.Return mower to upright position.

8.Reinstall rear baffl e screws.

ENGINE

CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

•The air fi lter must be assembled to the carburetor when running engine.

•Best carburetor adjustment is obtained when fuel tank is 1/4 full.

•In order for the engine to run, the operator presence control bar must be held in the operating position. Therefore, and assistant will be required to hold the control bar in the operating position when making fi nal adjustment to the carburetor.

See the ADJUSTMENT section of your engine manual for further instructions.

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast

or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized engine service center for repair and adjustment.

THROTTLE CONTROL

If it becomes necessary to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the ADJUSTMENT section of your engine manual.

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this

32 manual).

Do I have a mulching lawn mower?

Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. Raise the discharge guard (rear door on rear discharge mowers). If the opening is closed off by a plate, then your lawn mower is mulcher ready. To convert to a discharging mower, see the Operation section of this manual.

What is the right and left side of the lawn mower?

When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind the handle).

FRONT

LEFT	RIGHT
HAND	HAND
SIDE	SIDE

BACK or REAR (Operating Position)

What kind of engine is on my lawn mower?

When learning how to operate your new lawn mower, you will need to know what kind of engine powers the mower. A decal on the engine will indicate the manufacturer and type or brand name of the engine.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES

OTHER ENGINES

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission.

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER

UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.

“QUICK RELEASE” HANDLES (ON 18" HI-VAC MODELS ONLY)

•Move height adjustment lever forward to raise mower to highest position.

•Tighten handle bolts (on both sides).

Operator	MOWING
presence	POSITION
control bar
	LIFT
	UP
LIFT	Upper
UP	handle
	Handle
	lever
	Lower
	handle

Height adjuster lever

Bolt

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER

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ASSEMBLY

“QUICK RELEASE” HANDLES (ALL OTHER MODELS)

•Raise lower handle section to mowing position and align holes in lower handle with holes in handle brackets.

•Insert handle bolts through lower handles and handle brackets; secure with lower (“standard”) knobs.

•Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both upper (“quickadjust”) knobs.

Operator	MOWING
presence	POSITION
control bar
	LIFT
	UP

3 POSITION “EZ” HANDLES

•Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes.

•Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob.

•Repeat for opposite side of handle.

Bolt

Knob

Handle

bracket

LIFT	Upper
UP	handle
	Upper handle
	knob (“quick-
	adjust”)
	Lower handle

3 POSITION “QUICK” HANDLES

•Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.

Lower handle knob (“standard”)

2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HANDLES

•Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.

Handle pin

SQUEEZE

Handle adjustment bracket

	Operator	MOWING
	presence	POSITION
	control bar
		LIFT
		UP
	LIFT	Upper
		handle
	UP
		Handle
		knob
		Lower handle

ALL HANDLES

•Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

	6. Remove screw securing debris shield.			21" (53cm) HI-VAC MODELS:
	Note that the debris shield has a tab			Belt retainer	Tab
	which fi ts into a gap in the housing.
	Crankshaft	Tab		Belt
				keepers
	Housing
	hole		Blade	Drive
			adapter
				belt
			Hardened
			washer
				Slot	Debris
		Debris	Blade		shield
		shield	bolt	2. Route the other end of the new drive
	Screw Trailing edge		Lock-washer	belt through hole in housing.
				3. Reattach debris shield to housing with
	7. Use a wood block between blade and			screw previously removed. Be sure tab
	mower housing to prevent blade from			of debris shield is in gap of housing.
	turning when removing blade bolt.			4. Position blade on the blade adapter
	NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves			aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
	and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.			with the raised lugs on the adapter.
	8. Remove blade bolt.			5. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
	9. Remove blade, attaching hardware			posite sharp edge) is up toward the
	(bolt, lock washer, hardened washer),			engine as shown.
	blade adapter and debris shield as one			6. Install the blade bolt with the lock
	assembly.			washer and hardened washer into
	10.Remove drive belt from blade adapter			blade adapter and crankshaft.
	and debris shield; discard old belt.			7. Use block of wood between blade and
				lawn mower housing and tighten the
	TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT			blade bolt, turning clockwise.
	1. Place new drive belt in the belt retainer			• The recommended tightening torque is
				35-40 ft. lbs.
	of the debris shield. Be sure to route
				IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
	belt between belt keepers and through
				treated.
	slot as shown.
				8. Return mower to upright position.
	18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS:
				9. Install new drive belt into idler arm as-
	Drive		Debris	sembly, then around the drive pulley.
	belt		shield	Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers.
				NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to install
				it on the drive pulley) will cause the other
				end of the belt to free itself from the debris
				shield retainer and come into contact with
				the pulley end of the blade adapter.
			Belt	10.Reattach drive cable and return spring
				to the idler arm assembly, then reattach
			retainers
				drive cable to anchor.
				11. Reattach drive cover with screws previ-
				ously removed.
				12.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

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