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LUBRICATION

Blades

Level 1.

Tools Required: Clean Rag, Brush , Oil Can, (2) 10 mm wrenches.

Parts Required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning).

WARNING DANGER

Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

1.Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50-50cleaningmixture.

2.Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade.

3.Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated.

4.Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service.

5.Check blade tightness. Tighten blade bolts (A) until snug with 10 mm wrench. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts (A) from turning and tighten locknuts (B) with other 10 mm wrench.

A

B

Gear Case

Tools required: Grease Gun with Lithium Grease, Rag.

Parts required: Lithium Based Grease.

1.Clean dirt from grease fittings.

2.Carefully pump grease in each fitting. DO NOT force grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage.

Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-20 hours of operation. Lubrication should be performed as follows:

•Commercial Use - Grease weekly or every 25 hours of use.

•Consumer Use - Grease every 25 hours of use.

SHC-1700, 2100,2400

HCA-2400