Maintenance
Remove the electric-start button and battery pack
from the machine before maintaining or cleaning the
machine.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have
the machine repaired only by an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Lubricating the Machine
You do not need to lubricate the machine; all the
bearings have been lubricated at the factory for the
life of the machine.
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval:
Yearly
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to
install the blade properly
. If you do not have a
torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing
this procedure, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it
immediately. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have
it sharpened and balanced, or replace it.
WARNING
When servicing the blade, be aware that the
blade can still move even though the power
source is off. The blade is sharp; contacting
the blade can result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1.
Remove the electric-start button and battery
pack from the machine.
2.
Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(
).
3.
Remove the blade bolt, bracket, and blade; save
the bracket and blade bolt (
).
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Figure 17
4.
Install the new blade, bracket, and blade bolt
(
).
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Figure 18
Important:
Position the curved ends of the
blade facing up toward the machine housing.
5.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt
to 68 N∙m (50 ft-lb).
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