CID XBC173060, Owner'S Manual

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X-treme Duty Piston Motor Brush Cutter
January 2021
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4.5 Blade Holder Installation
Installation Procedure
Use a hoist, lift table or forklift to support the blade holder during
installation.
4.6 Blade Removal
1. Align the hole in the blade holder to the gearbox shaft and fully seat
the holder onto the shaft.
2. Tap the blade holder with a rubber hammer to ensure full
engagement. The blade holder must be properly aligned and seated on
the gearbox shaft splines before proceeding to the next step.
3. Install the six 3/4 inch cap screws and torque to the value shown in the
Torque Table on page 34.
Blade Removal Procedure
1. Remove the blade holder as described in Section 4.4 of this
manual.
2. Carefully cut the welded bead around the bolt head to allow
the bolt to rotate. DO NOT cut into the blade holder (see
Figure 4.6a on next page).
3. Drive the bolt shank from the blade and blade holder, being
careful not to let the blade fall onto your feet (repeat steps 2
and 3 for each bolt).
Cutter blades are sharp and could cut you if mishandled. ALWAYS wear
protective gloves and footwear when handling cutter blades.
This procedure requires special tools and skills. DO NOT attempt to
remove or sharpen blades if you do not have the tools or skills. Take your
brush cutter to your local dealer for blade services.