Stihl FS 160 Instruction Manual page 76

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9.10 Removing and Installing Metal
Cutting Attachments
Before removing and installing metal cutting
attachments:
WARNING
Wear protective gloves to reduce the risk of
direct contact with the sharp cutting edges.
9.11 Grass Cutting Blades, Brush
Knives
9.11.1 Aligning the cutting attachment
Cutting attachments with 2, 3 or 4 teeth may
point in either direction – these cutting attach‐
ments must be turned over regularly to help
avoid one-sided wear.
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The cutting edges of the grass cutting blades
255‑8 (1) and 250‑40 Spezial (2) must point
clockwise.
9.11.2 Mounting the cutting attachment
► Fit the guard ring for mowing applications.
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► Place the cutting attachment (1) in position.
Collar (a) must locate in the cutting attachment's
mounting hole (b).
9.11.3
► Fit the thrust washer (2) – convex side must
face up.
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► Fit the rider plate (3) (for mowing applications).
► Block the shaft.
► Screw the mounting nut (4) on to the shaft
counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly.
If the mounting nut has become too loose, fit a
new one.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
9.11.4
► Block the shaft.
► Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise.
► Pull the cutting attachment with its mounting
hardware off the gearbox.
9 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
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3
2
b
a
WARNING
Securing the cutting attachment
WARNING
Removing the cutting attachment
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