Blade Maintenance, Replacing the Cutterblade

Blade Maintenance		cutterblade to point toward the mower housing.
		Important: Position the curved ends of the
Replacing the Cutterblade		6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the cutterblade
		bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅m).
Service Interval: Yearly		Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅m)
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install		is very tight. While holding the cutterblade with
the cutterblade properly. If you do not have a torque		a block of wood, put your weight behind the
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this		ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely.
procedure, contact an Authorised Service Dealer.		This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.
Examine the cutterblade whenever you run out of
petrol. If the cutterblade is damaged or cracked, replace
it immediately. If the cutterblade edge is dull or nicked,
have it sharpened or replace it.

The cutterblade is sharp; contacting the cutterblade can result in serious personal injury.

1.Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.

2.Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up.

3.Use a block of wood to hold the cutterblade steady (Figure 51).

Figure 51

4.Remove the cutterblade, keeping all mounting parts.

5.Install the new cutterblade and all mounting parts.

Blade Maintenance