Figure 10. Blade Balancing
1.Follow original sharpening pattern.
2.Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave approximately 1/64" blunt edge.
3.Do not sharpen back side of blade.
4.Sharpen both cutting edges equally to keep blade balanced. Balance blade using the method shown in Figure 10.
Install Blades
CAUTION
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
IMPORTANT
■When installing blade, the lift of the blade must be toward the spindle blade housing as shown in Figure 11. Torque bolt (1) into shaft assembly to 100
1.Place blade over blade pilot on the bottom of the shaft assembly.
2.Place bell washer (2) over blade and insert blade bolt (1). Torque blade bolt to 100
1.5/8 NF x 2 Cap screw GR5
2.Bell washer, 5/8 x
Figure 11. Blade and Spindle Assembly
Chain Shielding
Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the possibility of thrown objects, must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or dam- age property. If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and replace any damaged chain links.
CLEANING
After Each Use
●Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
●Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
●Remove the remainder using a
1.Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface.
2.Be careful when spraying near chipped or scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3.If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice of the pressure washer manufacturer.
●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
●Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer).
●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer). See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
MAN0260 (Rev. 1/12/2007) | Owner Service 17 |
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