General Recommendations; Inspection; Adjustments - BEAL NPMS12 .5/96 Notice D'emploi

General Recommendations

1. The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product.
This will extend the life of the prod uct and is also
necessary to maintain war ranty coverage.
2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the unit,
and clean the air filter once a year.
3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
4. Follow the Maintenance section to keep the unit in good
operating condition.
WARNING: Before you make an in spection,
adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. Remove the wire from the
spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by
accident.
NOTE: Torque is measured in metric Nm (foot pounds). This
measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The
torque is measured with a torque wrench.

Inspection

Inspect Blade (Figure 7)
WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade,
disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade
hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for
damage. The blade has sharp edges. When you
hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to
protect your hands.
If you keep the blade (A) sharp and inspect the blade
for damage, the blade will cut better and be more safe to
operate. Frequently check the blade for excessive wear,
cracks, or other dam age. Frequently check the nut (C) that
holds the blade (A). Keep the nut (C) tight. If the blade
hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. See if the blade is bent or damaged. Check the
blade adapter (E) for dam age. Before you operate the unit,
replace dam aged parts with original equipment parts. See
the authorized service centre in your area. Every three years,
have an authorized service person inspect the blade or
replace the old blade with an original equipment part.
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How To Remove And Install The Blade (Figure 7)
1. Remove the mower housing. See the instruc tions on
"How To Remove The Mower Hous ing".
2. Use a piece of wood to keep the blade from rotating.
3. Remove the nut (C) that holds the blade (A).
4. Check the blade (A) and the blade adapter (E)
according to the instructions for "Inspect Blade".
Replace a badly worn or damaged blade with an
original equipment blade. See an authorized service
centre in your area.
5. Clean the top and bottom of the mower hous ing.
Remove all the grass and debris.
6. Mount the blade (A) and blade adapter (E) on the
mandrel (F).
7. Mount the blade (A) so that the hi-lift edges (G) are
up. If the blade is upside down, the blade will not cut
correctly and can cause an accident.
8. Fasten the blade (A) with the original washers (E) and
nut (C). Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville
washer (B) is against the blade (A).
WARNING: Always keep the nut (C) tight that holds
the blade (A). A loose nut or blade can cause an
accident.
9. Tighten the nut (C) that holds the blade (A) to a torque
of 41,5 Nm (30 foot pounds).
10. Install the mower housing. See "How To Re move The
Mower Housing".

Adjustments

How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control
WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation
control must operate correctly.
In normal usage, the blade rotation control will not require
an adjustment. However, if the cut ting performance
decreases or the quality of cut is poor, make the following
changes.
1. When you mow, make sure the throttle con trol is in the
FAST position.
2. (Figure 8) Move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position (A).
3. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark
plug.
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