Weed Eater WE18XP Owner Manual - Page 13

MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. IMPORTANT: Remove battery from mower before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower. TIRES • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or motor. • 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, blade must be kept sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your warranty. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade nut. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. 2. Remove blade nut by turning counterclockwise. 3. Remove blade and attaching hardware (nut, square washer, insulator washer). Trailing edge DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels. If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both rear wheels. GEAR CASE • To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up. • The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. CLEANING WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of grass build-up and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. Insulator washer Blade nut • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove buildup of grass and trash. • Clean motor cover often to keep trash from accumulating. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Blade Square washer GRASS CATCHER TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- posite sharp edge) is up toward the motor. 2. Install the square washer and insulated washer; secure with blade nut. Grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used. CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should therefore be checked to ensure compliance with 3. Use block of wood between blade and original manufacturer specifications. lawn mower housing and tighten the blade nut, turning clockwise. 13