Generac Power Systems K4080 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
REPLACING KNIVES
REPLACING KNIVES 11
1. Worn knives, bolts, and spacers must be replaced. Neglecting the replacement of
these parts could cause the cutting drum to run out of balance. Do not mix new
parts with older, worn parts. Always replace wear washers when blades are
replaced. Failing to do so could cause the cutter drum to run out of balance.
2. In order to replace damaged or worn knives, you need a 3/16” punch, a hammer
and access to the knives on the cutter drum. Once the brush mower is tilted to
where the knives are exposed, simply take your punch and hammer it against the
roll pin going through the castle nut and bolt until it pops out. The nut should come
off easily after that.
Shredder Knife
Hammer Knife
Castle Nut
Roll Pin
3. To attach new knives, replace the same as they were removed and tighten the nut
down past the hole for the roll pin and reinsert the roll pin using the hammer and
punch.
ATTENTION IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION
Customer & Dealer should always keep replacement knives, hammers and blade
bolts on hand. DO NOT OPERATE BRUSH MOWER WITH DAMAGED KNIVES.
IMPORTANT
Never operate brush mower with a damaged knife. This will make the
cutter drum unbalanced and severe damage may result!