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D How to Replace the Belt (Continued)
3.Remove the two Front Guard Screws and the Belt Guard. (See Figure 10)
4.Push the blade arm toward the unit to compress the blade arm spring and slacken the belt. TIP: This can be accomplished by using a ratcheting
5.Remove the old belt from the engine and quill assembly pulleys.
6.To install a replacement belt from the manufacturer, reverse the steps above.
•The rear guard bolts should be tightened to
•The front guard screws should be tightened to
E How to Change the Blade
Front Guard
Screws
Belt Guard |
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Front Guard |
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Screws | Figure 10 |
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WARNING
Do not sharpen the blade. Sharpening can damage the blade and cause it to break, which can cause injury to you or to others.
The blade is subject to nicks, scratches, and dents, which will generally not affect function. The blade is also subject to wear – reducing the cutting depth. Replace a worn blade by following the steps below:
IMPORTANT: Only use a replacement blade from the manufacturer. To order spare parts call us at
Note: Replacing the blade requires two (2) 12” adjustable wrenches, or two (2) 3/4 in. [19mm] wrenches.
1.Shut off engine.
2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3.Remove the blade locknut that holds the blade to the drive shaft. (See Figure 11)
WARNING
To remove or tighten the blade locknut, always use the method shown in Figure 11. Always position the holding wrench on the nut behind the blade.
4.Remove the blade.
5.Replace with new blade from the manufacturer by reversing the above steps.
Note: Tighten the blade locknut to
Turn 
Turn clockwise
to tighten
Hold Nut, |
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Do Not Turn | Figure 11 |
Blade Locknut |
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