Service Manual

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Digital Edition - TIMECUTTER® HD Service Manual
April 2017
Table of Contents
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Servicing the Cutting Blades
Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine, engage parking
brake, and remove the key.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
Inspecting the Blades
1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 12).
2. If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen the blade, see “Sharpening the Blades,”
chapter 3, page 3-21.
3. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area.
4. If you notice any cracks, wear, or a slot forming in this area, immediately install a new blade (Figure 12).
NOTE: Worn, bent, or out-of-balance blades cause vibration that can lead to irreparable damage to the
spindles, deck, or the engine (Figure 12).
A
B
C
D
Figure 12
A. Cutting Blade
B. Curved Area
C. Wear/Slot Forming
D. Crack