Snapper RE110 Operater's Manual - Page 28

Maintenance ! WARNING ! DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 7. Reinstall the blade. Torque the blade mounting bolts to the recommended range of 30 to 40 ft. lbs. D C Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear Limits 1. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage (Figure 41): B (A) New blade; (B) Wear limit (notch starts); A (C) Dangerous condition - do not use on mower! Replace with new blade. ot foruction A B C N rod Figure 41: Mower blade wear limits ep ! WARNING ! R Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working Figure 42: Removing the mower blade B A Figure 43: Sharpening the mower blade IMPORTANT around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows To avoid damaging the emissions system: signs of excessive wear or damage. • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its Blade Sharpening rear bumper. 1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page. 2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper. 3. Remove the bolts (B, Figure 42), washers (C) and nuts (D) securing the mower blade (A) to the spindle. 4. Inspect the condition of the blade (Figure 41). 5. If the blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 43). DO NOT sharpen beyond exist- ing cutting edge (A). 6. Check blade balance after sharpening. If necessary, cor- rect blade balance by grinding the heavy end of the blade. 28 www.snapper.com