Husqvarna WH5218 / 966638603, WH4818 / 966638602 manual Cutting Blades, Blade replacement

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MAINTENANCE

Cutting Blades

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

To achieve the best mowing effect, the blades must be well sharpened and not damaged.

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.

Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/ ground or must be replaced.

Balance the blades after sharpening. Check the blade mounts.

Blade replacement

Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

Install new or resharpened blade with stamped “GRASS side” facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter housing.

Install and tighten blade bolt securely. Tighten torque 90 ft/lb (122 Nm).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

8062-016

Check the cutting blades

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

8062-017

Blade attachment

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