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Replacing the cutting blade
WARNING! WEAR GLOVES.
Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the
engine and wait until the blade stops completely.
You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a
spanner wrench to remove the blade.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could
cause injury.
NEVER hold the blade directly by hand.
Renew your metal blade after 36 hours of mowing or after 2
years, whichever is sooner, regardless of condition.
Regularly check your blade. If the cut of your grass is poor, the
blade might be blunt.
Damaged blades not only result in a bad cut, they cause
excessive vibration and uneconomical running of the engine. If
the blade has worn excessively and become pitted and blunt, it
should be replaced or sharpened.
NOTE:
The blade carrier is designed to break under heavy blade
impact, to protect the machine. If this happens, also replace the
blade carrier. This can be purchased from
www.coreservice.co.uk
.
To replace the blade, tip the machine slightly towards the oil filler
pipe and reach under the deck.
Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise
using a spanner wrench. Remove the washer and the blade.
Inspect the blade adapter for any signs of damage.
Fit a new blade, locate the blade on the two studs on the blade
flange and then replace the washer and bolts.
