Blade Maintenance

cutterblade to point toward the mower housing.

 

 

Important: Position the curved ends of the

Replacing the Cutterblade

6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the cutterblade

bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 Nm).

Service Interval: Yearly

Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 Nm)

Important: You will need a torque wrench to install

is very tight. While holding the cutterblade with

the cutterblade properly. If you do not have a torque

a block of wood, put your weight behind the

wrench or are uncomfortable performing this

ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely.

procedure, contact an Authorised Service Dealer.

This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.

Examine the cutterblade whenever you run out of

 

petrol. If the cutterblade is damaged or cracked, replace

 

it immediately. If the cutterblade edge is dull or nicked,

 

have it sharpened or replace it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cutterblade is sharp; contacting the cutterblade can result in serious personal injury.

Wear gloves when servicing the cutterblade.

1.Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.

2.Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up.

3.Use a block of wood to hold the cutterblade steady (Figure 51).

Figure 51

4.Remove the cutterblade, keeping all mounting parts.

5.Install the new cutterblade and all mounting parts.

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Hayter Mowers R53S manual Blade Maintenance, Replacing the Cutterblade