Sears 247.37028 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
When picking up the extension cord,
wind the cord in a series of equal
loops on each side of your hand to
prevent snarling. See illustration at
right.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOIVIIVIENDATIONS
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule below.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO DISCON­
NECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAIN­
TENANCE.
SERVICE RECORD
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service
SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES
Every
Use
After
First
Two
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Blade Replaced V
Lubricate Mower V
Cleaning V
V
CHECK
LUBRICATION
MOTOR
The motor on your mower does not require lubrication.
WHEELS
DO NOT oil or grease the wheels. Viscous I jbricants
will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the ife of the
wheels. If you feel the wheels must be lubricated, use
only a dry, silicone type lubricant sparingly.
WHEEL ADJUSTERS
For easy operation, lubricate the wheel adjusters at
least once a season with light oil.
MOWER
BLADE CARE
Your mower will work better with a sharp blade.
• Remove center blade bolt by turning counterclock­
wise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.
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WARNING: PERIODICALLY INSPECT
THE BLADE ADAPTER FOR CRACKS,
ESPECIALLY IF YOU STRIKE A FOREIGN
OBJECT. REPLACE WHEN NECESSARY.
A WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO [IISCON-
NECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
TO REMOVE BLADE (See Figure 9):
• Turn mower on its side.
•
Use a block of wood between blade ard mower
deck to prevent blade from turning wh(sn bolt is
removed. Protect your hands with gloves and/or
wrap blade with heavy cloth.
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