Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and allow the machine to cool.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug
(Figure
17).
Figure 17
1. Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Replacing the Shaft
Assembly
The scarifier includes a blade shaft assembly for
scarifying and a separate tine shaft assembly for
aeration.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2.
Remove the hex wrench from the transport lever
assembly
(Figure
Figure 18
1. Hex wrench
18).
18).
3.
Using the hex wrench, remove the 2 screws
securing the bearing housing and the reel shaft
from the right side of the machine
Note:
Retain all removed parts for later
installation.
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1. Shaft assembly
2. Bearing housing
4.
Slide the other end of the shaft assembly out
of the drive and replace with the desired shaft
assembly
5.
Install the bearing housing so that it secures
the newly installed shaft assembly using the 2
hex-head screws removed in step
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the hex wrench in the transport lever assembly
(Figure
19).
18
Figure 19
3. Hex-head screw
(Figure
20).
Figure 20
(Figure
19).
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