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Gearcase Lubrication
VIEWED FROM THE BOTTOM
Gearcase Grease Fitting
CAUTION!
Over-lubricating may cause the
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gearcase to run slower than nor-
mal, and may also cause leakage
from excess grease.
Every 20 Hours
Figure 20
Top off gearcase grease level by using
a lever-type grease gun to force 1–2
strokes of high quality lithium-based
grease through the gearcase grease
fitting.
Every 100 Hours
(or before long-term storage)
HT2510_20
Blades
Standard blades require no periodic adjustments. Make sure all blade shoulder bolts
are tight and in good condition.
Clean blades and apply a light coating of oil to all metal surfaces. Vegetable
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oils may be used to protect sensitive plants from spotting.
Locknut
Cutters
Socket Head
Shoulder Bolt
Plate
Guide Bar
Figure 22
Spacer
Remove the gearcase cover, and use
solvent and a soft brush to remove
all old grease from the gearcase. To
refill, hand-pack the gearcase with ap-
proximately 40–50 grams of high quality
lithium-based grease (50–70% of capac-
ity). DO NOT OVERFILL!
Gearcase lubrication
BOTTOM
VIEW
Grease fitting
Gearcase cover
Hex screws
BOTTOM VIEW
DO NOT REMOVE
CONRODS