12
BLADE
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
If non-standard monofilament head, METAL/PLASTIC blade or cultivator etc. is used, THE CARBURETOR
MUST BE RE-SET or serious engine damage may occur. See "Carburetor Adjustment" page 27 and "Specification"
page 10 of this manual for proper adjustment setting.
A
B
NYLON
LINE
HEAD
INSTALLATION
Tools Required: Head Locking Tool, 17x19mm Scrench
Parts Required: Nylon Line Head.
1. Align locking hole in upper plate (B) with notch in edge of gear
housing and insert head locking tool (A).
2. Remove split pin from hole in PTO shaft.
3. Remove 10mm nut by turning it clockwise (as viewed from underside
of grass shield) with 17x19mm scrench.
4. Remove lower plate. Retain lower plate, 10mm nut and split pin for
future use.
5. Be sure upper plate (B) remains on PTO shaft.
6. Thread line head onto PTO shaft by turning it counter clockwise
until head is tight against upper plate (B).
WARNING
DANGER
You must install a U-Handle Kit and Blade Conversion kit before operating this unit using metal blades, otherwise
serious injury may result.
BLADE UPPER PLATE
Install Metal Shield
Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Scrench.
Parts Required: Metal Shield, Bracket, 3- 5mm x 15mm screws
w/captivated flat and lockwasher (metal shield to gear
housing), 2- 5mm x 8mm screws, 4- 5mm nuts, 4- 5mm
lockwashers (bracket to shield and bracket to gear
housing).
1.
If necessary, remove nylon line head and plastic shield.
2.
Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom of
gear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided. Tighten all
attaching hardware.
