MOWER MAINTENANCE
Cutterblade Removal
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| Turn the mower on its side. |
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| Firmly grip the end of the cutterblade (2) with a gloved hand and |
| 2 | remove bolt (1). When replacing ensure that the new cutterblade is the |
| correct way up with the turned edges facing towards the motor before | |
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| locating onto the two carrier pins. Secure the cutterblade fixing nylon |
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| bolt and tighten to the specified torque of 20Nm. |
The cutterblade has sharp edges. ALWAYS wear strong gloves to protect your hands when working on the cutterblade. DO NOT rotate tools towards the cutting edges to avoid the risk of injury should the tool slip. ALWAYS use genuine Hayter replacement parts.
The condition of the cutterblade and its mounting arrangement should be checked regularly for signs of wear or damage. Ensure that the cut- terblade is not bent or cracked.
A damaged cutterblade that is out of balance will vibrate excessively and may break. DO NOT use an unbalanced cutterblade.
Regularly check that the bolt securing the cutterblade is tightened to the specified torque of 20Nm.
Replace the cutterblade every 2 years or sooner if excessively worn or damaged.
To prevent injury it is wise to seek assistance when turning the mower on its side.
