Stihl FS 260 Instruction Manual page 21

8 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
ment mounting kit" is required to mount a grass
cutting blade or brush knife. Kits are available
from your servicing dealer.
Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment
1
4
Cutting attachments 1, 4 and 5 may be mounted
either way round – they must be turned over reg‐
ularly to help avoid one-sided wear.
The cutting edges of cutting attachments 2 and 3
must point clockwise.
► Use guard ring for mowing attachments.
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2
3
5
4
2
b
a
► Place the cutting attachment (1) in position.
WARNING
Collar (a) must locate in the cutting attachment's
mounting hole (b).
Securing the cutting attachment
► Fit the thrust washer (2) – convex side must
face up.
► Fit the rider plate (3).
► Block the shaft.
► Fit the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it
down firmly.
WARNING
If the mounting nut has become too loose, fit a
new one.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
8.11.1 Removing the cutting attachment
► Block the shaft.
► Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise.
► Pull the cutting attachment with its mounting
hardware off the gearbox.
English
3
1
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