Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and make sure all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Maintenance and care
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer.
15/20-Hour Maintenance
Care for cutting blades
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp blades.
Failure to observe these precautions could lead to injury.
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
WARNING
Gear case lubrication
1.
Clean dirt from grease fitting (A).
2.
Lubricate the cutter assembly gearbox by pumping one or
two strokes of lithium-base grease into the grease fitting us-
ing a lever-type grease gun.
Over lubricating can cause the gear case to operate
sluggishly and can cause grease to leak out.
CAUTION
Lubricating blades (Every 4 hours of operation)
Apply a few drops of oil the each bolt slots (A) at the bottom of
blades.
Cleaning blades (After each use)
Remove gummy residue from blades with a 50 : 50 mixture of
kerosene (paraffin) and machine oil.
Cutter blade adjustment
Standard blades require no periodic adjustments. Make sure all
blade bolts (A) are tight and in good condition.
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CAUTION