Flymo HVT40 Instruction Manual page 8

6
M
N
P
R
3
S
T
U
Removing and Fitting Cutting Line -
Height Adjustment
6
5
4
2
1
Highest
height of
cut
Lowest
height of
cut
• The cutting line is sharp, wear gloves
and take care when handling it.
• Check the cutting line frequently
during use and on completion of
trimming.
Removing the Cutting Line
1. Switch machine off and disconnect spark
plug lead.
2. Push the line towards the centre of the
cutting disc and carefully remove. See
Fig M.
Fitting the Cutting Line
1. Holding the line with thumb and
forefinger and using other thumb as a
guide, curve around centre portion of the
cutting disc (as illustrated in Fig N) and
thread through the hole on the rim of the
cutting disc.
2. Carefully pull the line into place as
illustrated in Fig. P.
• At all times the amount of line extending
beyond the edge of disc should be of an
even length. If there is a variation of
more than half an inch between the four
lengths of line replace immediately with 2
full new lengths.
• Only use Green coloured cutting line
on the HVT 40.
Changing the height of cut
1. Loosen bolt (R1), using the spanner
provided. Remove bolt (R1), spring
washer (R2), washer (R3) cutting disc
(R4) and spacer (R5) (if fitted).
2. Carefully remove impeller (R6) from
engine shaft.
3. Select required height of cut,
(See Figs S, T, & U) and replace any
cutting lines required.
• Important:- Cutting line must be on
the side of the disc facing the grass
when fitted.
4. Replace impeller (R6) on to engine shaft
ensuring that it is correctly located.
Replace spacer (R5) (if fitted), cutting
disc (R4), washer (R3), spring washer
(R2) and bolt (R1).
5. Secure assembly with bolt (R1), making
sure complete assembly is tight, (if in
doubt, contact your service dealer).