Cutterbar 1.29 - Hayter 481S Owner's Handbook Manual

MAINTENANCE
1.29
1.29
CUTTERBAR
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Never work on the cutterbar unless the spark
plug lead and the negative battery lead have been removed. The cutterbar has sharp
edges. ALWAYS wear strong gloves to protect your hands when working on the cutter-
bar. DO NOT rotate tools towards the cutting edges to avoid the risk of injury should
the tool slip. ALWAYS use genuine Hayter replacement parts.
The condition of the cutterbar and its mounting arrangement should be checked regu-
larly for signs of wear or damage. Ensure that the cutterbar is not bent or cracked.
A damaged cutterbar that is out of balance will vibrate excessively and may break. DO
NOT use an unbalanced cutterbar.
Regularly check that the bolt securing the cutterbar is tightened to the specified torque
of 54Nm (40 lbs ft).
Replace the cutterbar every 2 years or sooner if excessively worn or damaged.
How to remove the cutterbar: Drain the fuel by running
the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops.
Remove the spark plug lead and disconnect the negative
battery lead and allow the engine to cool. Turn the mower
on its left hand side and ensure that the air cleaner side of
the engine is uppermost.
WARNING - PREVENT INJURY: It is wise to seek
assistance when turning the mower on its side.
Firmly grip the end of the cutterbar with the gloved hand
and remove the bolt, spring washer and distance piece secur-
ing the cutterbar with a 9/16" A/F spanner.
How to assemble the cutterbar: Assemble the cutterbar
with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure
the cutterbar using the original bolt (1), spring washer (2),
1 2 3
and distance piece (3) and tighten to a torque of 54Nm
CS027
(40lbs ft).
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