MAINTENANCE

Replacing worn flail blades

1.Allow the engine to cool.

2.Disconnect the spark plug.

3.Tip the machine forward; see the section ”Two minute rule”.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When tipping the machine forward observe the ”Two minute rule”.

4.Remove and dispose of the spring clips (1) (locking washer type) that hold the blade shaft (2) in place (see the

illustration).

5.Inspect the blade shafts and replace if bent or worn.

6.Drive the blade shafts out towards the center. The blades (4) and the plasitc spacers (3) will fall off.

7.Fit the new blades and replace the plastic spacers as necessary. Refer to the illustration of the components for blade/ spacer placement.

8.Install new spring clips.

9.Repeat this procedure for the remaining three shafts.

10.Reattach the spark plug cable.

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Husqvarna DT22 manual Replacing worn flail blades, When tipping the machine forward observe the Two minute rule