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FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
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The thrust plate consists of the thrust
plate body (1) to which a captive guard
washer (2) is fitted.
WARNING
Never use a thrust plate without the
guard washer. Always replace a thrust
plate if the guard washer is missing.
Mounting the Guard Ring
Always fit the guard ring that matches
the cutting attachment you intend to use.
The following guard rings are either
fitted to the gearbox or are available as
special accessories.
Guard ring for mowing applications
For optimum protection from the ingress
of grass when using grass cutting
blades and brush knives
N
Mount the guard ring (1) for mowing
applications.
N
Fit the thrust plate (2) and the guard
washer (3).
Guard ring for sawing applications
For circular saw blades
N
Fit the guard ring (1) for sawing
applications.
N
Fit the thrust plate (2).
Cleaning the Gearbox and Cutting
Attachment Mounting Hardware
Clean the gearbox, the area surrounding
it, inside the grass shield and the cutting
attachment mounting hardware at
regular intervals. Also check for
contamination when changing the
cutting attachment and clean thoroughly
if necessary.
N
Remove all cutting attachment
mounting hardware from the
gearbox for this purpose.
1
2
1
681BA196 KN
2
2
1
3
002BA524 KN
2
1
002BA525 KN