Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE
The blade is subject to wear and damage,
such as nicks and dents. This will not gener-
ally affect its function.
The blade is designed to not require sharp-
ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade.
WARNING: Do not sharpen the
blade. Sharpening can damage
the blade and cause it to break,
which can cause injury to yourself or to
others.
To replace the blade, follow the steps below.
2. Remove the blade Iocknut that holds
the blade to the drive shaft.
WARNING: To remove or tigh-
ten the blade Iocknut, always
use the method shown in
Figure 17. Always position the holding
wrench on the nut behind the blade.
3. Remove the blade.
4. Install a new blade and blade Iocknut.
Tighten the blade Iocknut to a torque of
40-45 foot pounds.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
5. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
Turn Wrench
To Tighten Locknut
Hold Nut,
Do Not Turn
Blade Locknut
Figure 17
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