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Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the
engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to
cool. Turn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the carburet-
tor is uppermost.
Firmly grip the end of the cutterbar with the gloved hand and remove
the bolt with the supplied spanner.
To prevent accidents never work on the cutterbar unless the spark
plug lead has been removed. The cutterbar has sharp edges.
ALWAYS wear strong gloves to protect your hands when working
on the cutterbar. DO NOT rotate tools towards the cutting edges to
avoid the risk of injury should the tool slip. ALWAYS use genuine
replacement parts.
The condition of the cutterbar and its mounting arrangement should be
checked regularly for signs of wear or damage. Ensure that the cutter-
bar is not bent or cracked.
A damaged cutterbar that is out of balance will vibrate excessively and
may break. DO NOT use an unbalanced cutterbar.
Regularly check that the bolt securing the cutterbar is tightened.
Replace the cutterbar every 2 years of sooner if excessively worn or
damaged.
Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the
engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to
cool. Turn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the carburet-
tor is uppermost. Wearing protective gloves remove flexiblade and
replace with new.
Cutterbar Removal
MOWER
MAINTENANCE
Flexiblade Replacement
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