Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING65Fuel FilterModel MC is equipped with an in-line fuel filter. Vi-sually inspect the filter periodically, and replace thefilter yearly.Fuel Filter LocationIMPORTANT: Replace the fuel filter only in a cleanarea where the fuel line and connections will not becontaminated by any dust and dirt.1. Expand and slide clamps on either side of thefilter away from filter and pull fuel lines off filter.2. Replace filter.Blade Overload Shear BoltsThe cutting blade is keyed to the blade hub by two(2) shear bolts (10-24 x 5/8 in. stainless steel ma-chine screws). These bolts are designed to shearand protect the blade drive gearbox from damage ifthe blade encounters a shock load.Cutting Blade Shear BoltsNOTE: Tightening the 5/8-18 blade mounting nutto 60 ft-lb (81.3 N⋅m) is also important for propershock load protection. It is important to not over-tighten the mounting nut since this defeats (over-rides) the function of the shear bolts.If these bolts shear, remove the blade and install newbolts. Refer to CHECKING/SERVICING in this sec-tion for Sharpen Mower Blades which describes theblade removal and installation procedure.DANGERGasoline is extremely flammable and canbe highly explosive. To minimize danger:• Use only an approved fuel container forgasoline.• DO NOT allow open flames or sparksnear the machine while performing main-tenance or refueling; DO NOT smokewhile working with fuel.• Wipe up spilled gasoline immediatelyand completely.In-LineFuel FilterCutting BladeShear Bolts
