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CUTTERBAR
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : Never work on the cutterbar unless the spark plug lead has been removed. The cutterbar has sharp edges. ALWAYS wear strong gloves to protect your hands when working on the cutterbar. 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 cutterbar and its mounting arrangement should be checked regularly for signs of wear or damage. Ensure that the cutterbar is not bent or cracked.
A damaged cutterbar that is out of balance will vibrate excessively and may break. DO NOT use an unbalanced cutterbar.
Regularly check that the bolt securing the cutterbar is tightened to the specified torque of 40Nm.
Replace the cutterbar every season or sooner if excessively worn or damaged.
How to remove the cutterbar:
Drain the fuel by operating the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to cool Turn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the air cleaner side of the engine is uppermost.
Firmly grip the end of the cutterbar with the gloved hand and remove the bolt, spring washer, spacer, large washer and friction washer securing the cutterbar with a suitable 8mm Hexagon Key.
How to assemble the cutterbar:
Assemble the cutterbar with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterbar using the original bolt (1), spring washer (2), Spacer (3), large washer (4) and friction washer (5) and tighten to a torque of 40Nm.
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