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.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. 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
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1.
Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 15)
.
2.
Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.
3.
Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(
).
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Figure 27
4.
Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(
).
5.
Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(
).
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Figure 28
Important:
Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the machine housing.
6.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt
to 82 N∙m (60 ft-lb).
Important:
A bolt torqued to 82 N∙m (60
ft-lb) is very tight. While holding the blade
with a block of wood, put your weight
behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the
bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to
overtighten.
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