Replacing The Blade - Hayter 610 Operator's Manual

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1. Full
2. High
4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up)
to drain the used oil from the oil-fill tube
Figure 23
5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil
into the oil-fill tube.
7. Wait about 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove
the dipstick.
10. Read the oil level on the dipstick
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If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, carefully
pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube,
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3. Low
(Figure 23).
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(Figure 23).
wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 8 through 10 until
the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level.
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If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain
the excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is at the
correct level.
Important: If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
11. Install the dipstick securely.
12. Recycle the used oil properly.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the
blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are
uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the blade
is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the blade
edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened and balanced, or
replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick down.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
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4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 24).
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Figure 24
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