P1 P5100SPE User Manual page 38

Maintenance & Care
STEP 3
Remove the blade.
With the blade removed, inspect for straight-
ness, damage and wear. Replace the blade if
it shows signs of any of these, otherwise have
the blade sharpened and balanced.
STEP 4
Reinstall the blade securely by reversing the
procedure above.
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Drive Belt
CAUTION - ALWAYS handle the lawn
!
mower blade wearing thick gloves suitable for
purpose. Lawn mower blades can be sharp
and cause personal injury if handled
incorrectly.
We recommend inspecting the drive belt as
part of an annual inspection. More frequently
during periods of heavy use.
If drive has been lost, check the cable
adjustment first as set out on pages 37-38
before inspecting the belt.
STEP 1
Remove the blade as shown on pages 37-38.
STEP 2
Remove the drive coupling and spacer.