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MAINTENANCE
Replacing worn fl ail blades
1. Allow the engine to cool.
2. Disconnect the spark plug.
3. Tip the machine forward; see the section ”Two
minute rule”.
4. Remove and dispose of the spring clips (1) (locking
washer type) that hold the blade shaft (2) in place
(see the illustration).
5. Inspect the blade shafts and replace if bent or
worn.
6. Drive the blade shafts out towards the center. The
blades (4) and the plasitc spacers (3) will fall off.
7. Fit the new blades and replace the plastic spacers
as necessary. Refer to the illustration of the
components for blade/spacer placement.
8. Install new spring clips.
9. Repeat this procedure for the remaining three
shafts.
10. Reattach the spark plug cable.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When tipping the machine forward
observe the ”Two minute rule”.
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