Figure 46
3. Rotate the installed blade 1/4 turn until it is vertical,
and install the other blade in the same manner as
the first (refer to step 1).
Note: The blades should be perpendicular, forming
an inverted "T" as shown in Figure 47.
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Figure 47
1. Blade (2)
4. Tighten the second blade; refer to step 2.
5. Rotate the blades by hand a full 360° turn to ensure
that they do not touch.
Note: If the blades touch each other, they are not
mounted correctly. Repeat steps 1 through 3, until
the blades no longer touch each other.
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WARNING
Incorrectly installing the blades could damage
the machine or cause an injury to the operator
or to bystanders.
Washing Underneath the
Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Wash
underneath the machine.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the machine to the lowest height-of-cut.
4. Attach a hose to the washout fitting, and turn the
water on high (Figure 48).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the O-ring.
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
5. Start the engine, engage the blade-control lever, and
let the machine run for 1 to 3 minutes.
6. Disengage the blade-control lever, stop the engine,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Shut off the water and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note: If the machine is not clean after a single
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then
repeat the process.
8. Run the machine again and engage the blades for 1
to 3 minutes to remove the excess water.
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Figure 48
3. O-ring
4. Coupling