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How to Replace the Belt
iMpORTANT: Only use a replacement belt from the manufacturer.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2. Remove the two rear guard bolts to
remove the engine pulley cover. (See
figure 9)
3. Remove the two front Guard Screws and
the belt Guard. (See figure 10)
4. Push the blade arm toward the unit to
compress the blade arm spring and
slacken the belt. TIP: This can be
accomplished by using a ratcheting
tie-down strap. Always follow the strap
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Remove the old belt from the engine and quill assembly pulleys.
6. To install a replacement belt from the manufacturer, reverse the steps above.
• The rear guard bolts should be tightened to 13-16 foot-pounds [18-22N-m].
• The front guard screws should be tightened to 4-6 foot-pounds [6-8N-m].
How to Change the Blade
WARNiNG!
Do not sharpen the blade. Sharpening can damage the blade and cause it
to break, which can cause injury to you or to others. The blade is subject
to nicks, scratches, and dents, which will generally not affect function. The
blade is also subject to wear – reducing the cutting depth. Replace a worn
blade by following the steps below:
iMpORTANT: Only use a replacement blade from the manufacturer.
Note: Replacing the blade requires two (2)
12” adjustable wrenches, or two (2) 3/4 in.
[19mm] wrenches.
1. Shut off engine.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
3. Remove the blade locknut that holds the
blade to the drive shaft. (See figure 11)
WARNiNG!
To remove or tighten the blade locknut, always use the method shown in
figure 11. Always position the holding wrench on the nut behind the blade.
front Guard
Screws
belt Guard
front Guard
Screws
figure 10
hold
Nut,
Do Not
T
urn
Turn counter-clockwise
to loosen
blade locknut figure 11
Turn clockwise
to tighten
