maintenance
Cutting Blades
To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.
Blades damaged from hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown should be replaced. The service workshop should decide whether the blade can be repaired/ground or must be replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Blade Replacement
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.
1.Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2.Install new or
3.Install and tighten blade bolt securely.
4.Torque blade bolt to
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
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1.Blade
2.Blade bolt (special)
3.Cutter housing
Blade attachment
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist: 1. Engage the parking brake.
2.Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position.
3.Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
4.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5.Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it cannot come in contact with the plug.
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