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7.1 Cleaning
The lawn mower should be cleaned thoroughly
every time after it has been used. This particularly
applies to its underside and the blade mount.
It is easiest to remove dirt and grass immediately
after mowing. Dried grass remnants and dirt may
impair the mowing operation. Check if the grass
ejector chute is free of grass remnants and remo-
ve any if necessary. Never clean the engine using
a water jet or a high-pressure cleaner. The engine
must remain dry. Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents such as cold cleaners or petroleum ether.
In order to ensure that the majority of grass clip-
pings are picked up, the inside of both the grass
bag and especially the air grill must be cleaned
after each use.
Important. Do not use your hands or feet to re-
move clippings in or on the mower housing, but
instead use suitable tools such as a brush or a
hand broom.
7.2 Maintenance
Important: The enclosed engine manual from
Briggs & Stratton provides maintenance informa-
tion and maintenance interval information on the
engine.
Dispose of soiled maintenance material and ope-
rating materials at the appropriate collection point.
7.2.1 Blades
For safety reasons, have all blade sharpening,
balancing and mounting work carried out by an
authorized service center. To achieve optimal re-
sults, we recommend to have the blades checked
once a year.
Changing the blades (Fig. 53-54)
When changing the cutting unit, be sure to use
only genuine replacement parts. Never install a
blade from a diff erent manufacturer.
1. Fig. 53
Screw (Item 1a) for right blade (Item 38) →
undo in a clockwise direction
Screw (Item 1b) for left blade (Item 39) →
undo in a counterclockwise direction
2. When you replace the blades, remember that
because of the diff erent directions of rotation,
2 diff erent blades have to be fi tted. To ensure
that you fi t the correct blades on the correct
sides, refer to the numbers stamped on the
blades:
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Blade, right (Item 38): 0606668
Blade, left (Item 39): 0606665
3. Fig. 54
When you fi t the spring washer (Item 1c),
make sure that the curved side faces the
screw head.
4. Fig. 54
Screw (Item 1a) for right blade (Item 38) →
tighten in a clockwise direction.
Screw (Item 1b) for left blade (Item 39→ tigh-
ten in a counterclockwise direction
Tightening torque: 40-45 Nm
Damaged blades
If, in spite of all caution, the blade comes into con-
tact with an obstacle, switch off the engine imme-
diately. Wait until the blade comes to a complete
standstill. Pull out the spark plug boot. Check the
blade for damage. Damaged or bent blades must
be replaced. Never straighten a bent blade. Never
work with bent or heavily worn blades as this will
result in vibrations, causing further damage to the
mower.
Important: Risk of injury when working with a
damaged blade.
7.2.2 Adjusting the mower unit (Fig. 41-43)
It may be necessary to adjust the mower unit if
you fi nd that the grass is uneven in height.
1. Place the machine on a fi rm and level surface.
2. Check the tire pressure and adjust it if neces-
sary.
3. Set the cutting height lever (Fig. 1/Item 3) to
level 1.
4. To set the correct height, place blocks with a
height of 25 mm beneath the front edge of the
mower unit (Item f) and blocks with a height of
30 mm beneath the rear edge (Item h).
5. Adjust the 3 nuts (Item i) so that the mower
unit just touches the 25 mm blocks at the
front (Item f) and the 30 mm blocks at the rear
(Item h).
7.2.3 Taking off the wheels (Fig. 44-48)
1. Place the machine on a fi rm and level surface
and chock it to prevent from rolling away.
2. Lift the machine with a jack on the frame until
the wheel turns freely (Fig. 44).
3. Remove the protective cap (Fig. 44/Item r)
using a fl at screwdriver.
4. To remove the locking ring (Fig. 45/Item s)
from the front wheel you will require locking
ring pliers.
5. To remove the locking ring (Fig. 46/Item t)
from the rear wheel you will require a fl at
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