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14.1 GEARBOX LUBRICATION (FIG.20)
The components within the gearbox have to work
very hard and as a result
MUST
remain well
lubricated at all times. Before or after each use:
– Connect a compatible grease gun to the gearbox
assembly's grease nipples
.
– Pump in a general purpose gearbox grease.
14.2 BLADE CLEANING
After use the cutting head must be thoroughly cleaned of debris, sap and moisture.
– Brush clean the blades to remove any debris.
– Use a solvent cleaner to spot clean any sap from the blades.
– Spray the blades with a moisture dispersant lubricating oil, for example Draper stock
no.41921.
As with all cutting means, blades will need regular maintenance, whether for resharpening
or replacement.
14.3 MAINTAINING THE SPOOL (FIGS.21 - 24)
As with all other cutting means, the spool will need regular maintenance, whether it is
refilling or replacing the spool or just retrieving the line when it disappears inside the cutting
head.
14. MAINTENANCE – ATTACHMENTS
14.4 ATTACHING THE COMPLETE SPOOL
ASSEMBLY (FIG.21)
– With the engine stopped, locate the spindle
locking access point
.
– Using a 10mm spanner locate it onto the flat sides
of shaft.
Remove:
– Screw the spool off the shaft anticlockwise by
hand.
Connection:
– Screw the spool on the shaft clockwise by hand.
FIG.20
FIG.21
