1
Reel gear
2
Reel gear fixing nut
3
Torque wrench
A
11.5 mm (0.453 in)
Replacement of Bed Knife (Bottom Blade)
Caution
Both the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) and the
bed knife (bottom blade) are edged tools.
Handle them carefully, since they could cut
your hands and feet.
Caution
Wear gloves when touching edged tools to
avoid cutting your hands.
The criteria for replacing the bed knife (bottom
blade) are described below.
When the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) is
ground
When the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) is
replaced
When the bed knife (bottom blade) is worn
Standard blade
Replace the bed knife (bottom blade) before it
no longer has a front face.
A
2
1
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1
Bed knife (bottom blade)
2
Mounting hole
A
Front face
High-speed-steel-tipped blade
Replace the bed knife (bottom blade) before it
no longer has a tip.
1.
2.
3.
1
3
A
2
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1
Bed knife (bottom blade)
2
Mounting hole
3
Tip
A
Front face
Removing/Installing The Bed Knife Base
Removing The Bed Knife Base
Caution
Both the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) and the
bed knife (bottom blade) are edged tools.
Handle them carefully, since they could cut
your hands and feet.
Caution
Wear gloves when touching edged tools to
avoid cutting your hands.
Caution
Raising the front part of the machine for
servicing operation may create a falling
hazard.
Support the machine securely.
Loosen the lock nuts on both sides, and
then loosen the cutter pins.
1
2
3
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1.
LM18GC
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LM56GC / LM66TC
Maintenance
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Adjustment and Replacement
