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Sharpen the Mower Blades

Figure 18.

1. Remove mower blade from unit.

Discard mower blade if:

• More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.

• Air lifts become eroded.

• Blade is bent or broken.

2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of

material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT

change angle of cutting edge or round the corner of the

mower blade.

3. Check mower blade balance.

Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A balanced

blade should remain in a horizontal position. If either

end of mower blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until blade is balanced.

4. Install mower blade(s) on unit (See Replace Mower

Blades on page 22).

Storage – Two Months or More

Check each item in the Maintenance Schedule on page 16,

but do not add gasoline.

Clean the unit. Touch up all scratched painted surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Never spray unit with high-pressure water or

store unit outdoors. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected

location.

NOTE: Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pres-

sure water and lubricate (See General Lubrication on

page 17). Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. Do not

allow gasoline or oil to remain on any decals.

Engine

Refer to the engine manual to prepare the engine for

storage.

Battery

Remove battery and store in a cool, dry place.

CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blades

while on unit. An unbalanced mower blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to unit. Check mower blade balance

before reinstalling blades.

NEVER weld or straighten bent blades.

STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine will not

start

1. Safety Interlock System is

preventing start.

2. Fuel tank is empty or fuel is

contaminated.

3. Air cleaner is clogged or damaged.

4. Safety Interlock System out of

adjustment or defective.

5. Dirty or damaged spark plug.

1. The engine will not start unless the shift lever is in

neutral, the key is in the On position, and the Power

Take Off (PTO) is Off (988100, 101, 102, 103, 104,

110, 112).

The engine will not start unless the key is in the On

position and the Power Take Off (PTO) is Off

(988114, 115, 118, 119, 313) .

2. Add fuel. If necessary, replace the fuel with clean,

fresh fuel.

3. Clean or replace the filter element. See engine

manual.

4. See your Dealer for repairs.

5. See Engine Manual.

Unit will not move

or mow when the

engine is running

1. Transmission belt or mower belt is

broken, worn, or off the pulleys.

1. Check belts for wear, damage and correct position

on pulleys. Replace belts if worn or damaged. See

Replace Transmission Belt on page 19.

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