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REPLACING/REPAIRING PARTS
To prevent accidental engine starting when replacing parts or repairing the
machine, remove the key from the ignition switch and disconnect the fuel
solenoid wire [diesel engines] or the spark plug wire(s) [gasoline engines].
WARNING
!!
Snowblower Cutting Edge
The cutting edge should be rotated or replaced before it is worn to the point that the snowblower housing can
make contact with the ground.
Operating with an overly worn cutting edge will damage the snowblower.
NOTE:
The cutting edge of the snowblower is reversible and needs to be replaced
only when both the top and bottom edges have worn.
Replace the snowblower cutting edge as follows:
1. Remove the six (6) 5/16-NC hex nuts and 5/16 in. lock washers from the rear of the snowblower housing,
behind the cutting edge. Remove the six (6) 5/16-NC x 1 in. carriage bolts from the front of the cutting
edge.
2. If only
one edge
of the blade is
worn or damaged,
rotate the blade 180 degrees so the new edge is now on
the bottom. Reinstall the cutting edge onto the snowblower housing by reversing the removal procedure.
3. If
both edges
are
worn or damaged,
remove the cutting edge and install a new one by reversing the
removal procedure.
Figure 4.3: Snowblower Cutting Edge
