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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Gasoline Capacity / Type:

1.0 Quarts (unleaded regular)

Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32“F)

Oil Capacity:

20 Ounces

Spark Plug (Gap: .030")

Champion RJ19LM

Blade Bolt Torque:

35-40 ft. lbs.

• The mode! 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

performing any maintenance.

TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and 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. lbs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend

sharpening 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. ^-------------------

-.....^^Crankshaft

Blade adapter-*..^

keyway

Lockwasher

Blade

Hardened

washer

Crank

shaft

Trailing edge Blade adapter