Specifications

GB - 14
Blade Change
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and hot parts to cool. Make sure the
engine shut off switch is in the off
position.
2. Block the blade with a wooden block.
3. Remove the mounting hardware and
blade from the unit.
4. Install the new blade with the original
mounting hardware, and tighten the lock
nut to 30 – 62 lbf-ft. (40.7 – 84.0 N•m).
Belt Change
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and hot parts to cool. Make sure the
engine shut off switch is in the off
position.
2. Raise the cutting head all the way up.
3. Remove the belt finger from the engine.
4. Remove the blade and mounting
hardware.
5. Remove the belt from the front pulley
and from the engine pulley.
6. Install a new belt on the engine pulley
and on the front pulley. Make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the belt.
7. Replace the blade and mounting
hardware and tighten the blade
mounting hardware to 30 – 62 lbf-ft.
(40.7 – 84.0 N•m).
8. Replace the belt finger.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: Blades are sharp
and can cut you. Wear sturdy
gloves warning
Figure 11
Remove blade bolt, blade,
washer and bearing cap.
Figure 12
Remove mounting hardware
and belt finger.
Figure 13
Remove blade and then
remove belt from front pulley
and engine pulley.
Blade and
mounting
hardware.