MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
GEAR HEAD
LOCKING TOOL
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
GEAR SHAFT
FLANGED
WASHER
Fig. 7
BLADE
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
REPLACING THE TRI-ARC® BLADE
See Figures 7 - 8.
To remove blade:
Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head.
Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head.
Remove the blade nut by turning it clockwise
Remove the cupped washer and the blade.
To install blade:
� Place flanged washer over the gear shaft with the hollow side toward the brushcutter guard.
� Center the blade on the flanged washer, making sure the blade fits flat and the raised hub goes through the hole in the blade.
�� Install the cupped washer with the raised center away from the blade.
�� Place the blade nut onto the gear shaft.
Insert the head locking tool through the flanged washer and gear head.
�� Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (left- handed threads).
BLADE NUT
SLOT
CUPPED |
|
WASHER | Fig. 8 |
HANGER
CAP
HOLE
SECONDARY
HOLE
BUTTON
Fig. 9
�� Tighten the blade nut and torque to 120 in.lb. minimum (finger tight plus 1/2 turn).
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
Store the attachment in a
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 9.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well.
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