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23.4 Replacing the Mowing Blade
WARNING
A cracked, damaged or worn out mowing blade may shatter
at high speeds and cause serious or fatal injury. To reduce
risk of injury from broken parts, check condition of the
mowing blade before mounting at regular short intervals
thereafter. Do not mount a worn, broken or damaged
mowing blade.
WARNING
The mowing blade has sharp edges. If it contacts your flesh,
it may cut you, even if it is not moving. Always wear heavy-
duty work gloves when mounting or otherwise handling the
mowing blade, @ 5.5.
To replace the mowing blade:
► Set the cutting height to position 4, @ 18.1.
► Fold down the handle, @ 12.2.
► Stand the mower on end.
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► Use a piece of wood (2) to block the mowing blade (1).
► Remove the screw (3).
► Remove the mowing blade including the washer (4).
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► Fit the washer (1) on the screw (2).
► Coat the screw with Loctite 243 or Loctite 242.
► Fit the new mowing blade (3) as depicted above. The
retainers must fit into the holes in the mowing blade.
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► Screw in the screw (2) together with the washer.
► Use a piece of wood (4) to block the mowing blade (3).
► Firmly tighten down the screw.
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