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MAINTENANCE
Illustration 5
CUTTER BRAKE (Adjustment):
(See Illustration 5)
• Before replacement of belts and associated parts, turn engine off and pull spark plug lead from
the spark plug.
• Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades, pulleys and fixed parts of the mower.
• Loosen the 6mm nuts on the brake arm and adjust the rod forward until the brake pad prevents cutter pulley
from rotating when cutters are disengaged.
• Make sure the brake pad is 1-2mm clear of the cutter pulley when the blade drive pedal is engaged.
• Tighten the 6mm nuts on the brake arm against both sides of the pivot that protrudes through the chassis.
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BLADES:
• Before any inspection or replacements of the blades and associated parts, turn the engine off
and pull the spark plug lead off the spark plug.
• Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of the mower.
• It is important that you visually inspect the blades, bolts and nuts to ensure that they are in a safe operating
condition; this should be done before each mowing period.
• Always replace blades and bolts in kit form to prevent any vibration that may damage the mower and cause
personal injury.
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Illustration 6
• Adjust the cutter brake to ensure the cutter spindle stops when the belt is disengaged. (See next section)
• Replace the gearbox belt and refit the belt guide. (Note: Belt guide is bolted the inside of the engine mounting
plate (See illustration 4).
• Run and test, to ensure all adjustments are correct.
Nut
Washer
Blade Plate
Blade
Bolt
Nut D
Nut E
Brake arm. Adjust using two 6mm nuts on
the arm so the brake pad firmly contacts the
pulley when the belt is released to the point
where it no longer drives the blade.
