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lawn mower housing for proper installation. Torque the blade nuts to 50 ft-lb
(68 N m).
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Operating the lawn mower without the
accelerator in place can cause the blade
to flex, bend, or break.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects from a broken blade can
result in serious injury or death to the
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do not operate the lawn mower without
the accelerator.
10. Return the lawn mower to its upright position.
11. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
4.7 Cleaning under the belt cover (Self-Propelled Models Only):
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig 5 & 7).
3. Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover to the lawn mower housing (Fig. 23).
4. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around the belt area.
5. Install the belt cover.
6. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
4.8 Cleaning the Blade Brake Clutch Shield
Service Interval: Clean at the end of each mowing season.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 5 & 7).
3. Drain the gasoline form the fuel tank.
4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (air filter up).
Figure 23
Belt Cover
G0223