Toro 54610 User manual

FormNo.3442-852RevE
Scarier
54610
Vertikutierer
54610
Escaricador
54610
Scaricateur
54610
Scaricatore
54610
Cultivator
54610
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FormNo.3442-842RevE
Scarier
ModelNo.54610—SerialNo.321000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisscarierisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilytoloosenthe
soilandtoremovemossandweedsfromthesoilon
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialproperties.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe
machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.
Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine
speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe
operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.
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Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................4
1AssemblingtheHandle....................................4
2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................5
3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8
FillingtheFuelTank............................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9
AdjustingtheHandleHeight...............................9
AdjustingtheMaximumDepthofCut................10
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
EngagingtheScarier......................................14
BaggingtheClippings.......................................15
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
CleaningundertheMachine.............................16
Maintenance...........................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17
MaintenanceSafety..........................................17
PreparingforMaintenance...............................18
ReplacingtheShaftAssembly..........................18
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................19
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................20
InspectingtheBlades.......................................21
Storage...................................................................22
StorageSafety..................................................22
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................22
RemovetheMachinefromStorage...................22
Troubleshooting......................................................23
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal134-5696
134-5696
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;wear
eyeprotectionandhearing
protection.
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
blade—disconnectthe
spark-plugwireand
readtheOperator's
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
decal134-5697
134-5697
1.Bladedepth(mm),below
ground
2.Bladedepth(mm),above
ground
decal134-5698
134-5698
1.Transport
position—engaged
2.Transport
position—disengaged
decal134-6097
134-6097
1.Releasethebailtoshutofftheengine.
3

Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective
plasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
1
AssemblingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Carriagebolt
4Lockknob
2Curvedwasher
2Curved-headbolt
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandle
improperlycandamagethecables,causing
anunsafeoperatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfolding
thehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Installthelowerhandleoverthepostonthe
lowerhandlebracketandpositionthelower
handlefordesiredhandleheight(Figure3).
2.Secureeachsideofthelowerhandletothe
machineusingacarriageboltandalockknob.
Tightenthelowerhandlebarknobs.
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Figure3
Showninstalledathighesthandleheight
1.Lockknob3.Postonlowerhandle
bracket
2.Carriagebolt
3.Installeachsideoftheupperhandletothelower
handleusingacurvedwasher,curvedheadbolt,
andalockknob(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Curved-headbolt3.Lockknob
2.Curvedwasher
4.Securethecablesthatextendfromtheupper
handletothelowerhandleusingthecable
clamps.
4

2
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
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Figure5
5

3
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
6

ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Blade-controlbar8.Fuel-tankcap
2.Upperhandle9.Oilll/dipstick
3.Transportlever10.Oildrainplug
4.Handle-lockknob11.Depth-of-cutlever
5.Airlter12.Recoil-starthandle
6.Sparkplug(notshown)13.Enginecontrols
7.Exhaustguard14.Grassbag
Specications
Model54610
Weight38kg(77lb)
Length122cm(48inches)
Width61cm(24inches)
Height107cm(42inches)
WidthofCut40cm(16inches)
DepthofCut
(6positions)
10mmabovegroundto15mmbelow
(2/5inchesabovegroundto3/5inches
below)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
7

Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandrollerassemblypartsarenotwornor
damaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewiththe
operationofthemachineorthatthemachinecould
throw,includingundergroundobjectssuchas
sprinklerheads,irrigationpiping,shallowelectrical
cords,etc.
•Contactwiththemovingbladeswillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank.
Note:Donotllthefueltankabovethebottom
ofthefuel-tankneck(Figure4).
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Figure8
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely
byhand.
8

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure9
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.
Removethelockknobsandcarriageboltsfromthelowerhandle,movethehandleto1of3positions,and
installthelockknobandcarriageboltsinthenewposition(Figure3).
9

AdjustingtheMaximumDepthofCut
DANGER
Adjustingthedepth-of-cutleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade
andresultinseriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeadjustingthedepthofcut.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthedepthofcut.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
1.Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Movethetransportleverallthewaybacktowardyouintothetransportposition(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Transportleverinthetransportposition
3.Toadjustthemaxdepthofcut,adjustthedepth-of-cutleverpositionbypushingitintowardthemachine
andmovingittoadifferentslot(Figure11).
•Toraisethemaxdepthofcut,movethedepth-of-cutleverforward
•Tolowerthemaxdepthofcut,movethedepth-of-cutleverrearward.
Note:Movethedepth-of-cutleverallthewayforwardwhentransportingthemachine.
10

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Figure11
11

DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryifyou
slipandcontacttheblades.Avoidoperatingthe
machineinwetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttherear
deectorloweredorthegrassbaginstalled.Stop
theblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethe
ignitionkey(ifequipped),waitforallmovingparts
tostop,anddisconnectthewirefromthespark
plugbeforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engine,removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor
deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineToro
partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
•Operatethemachineacrossthefaceofslopes;
neverupanddown.Useextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
•Donotoperatethemachineonexcessivelysteep
slopes.Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fall
accident.
•Operatethemachinewithcautionneardrop-offs,
ditches,orembankments.
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StartingtheEngine
1.PushupontheengineOn/Offswitchsoitisin
theONposition.
2.Movethefuel-valvelevertotheOPENposition.
3.MovethechokelevertotheCLOSEDposition.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
4.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.
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Figure12
1.ThrottleleverintheFAST
position
3.ChokeleverintheCLOSED
position
2.Fuel-valveleverinthe
OPENposition
4.On/OffswitchintheON
position
5.Movethetransportleverallthewaybacktoward
youintothetransportposition(Figure10).
6.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle
(AofFigure13).
7.Fromtheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(B
ofFigure13).
Note:Whenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle,
pullitlightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullit
sharply.Allowtheropetoreturntothehandle
slowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral
attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure13
8.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
chokeleverbacktotheOFFposition.Ifthe
enginestallsorhesitates,movethechokeback
totheONpositionagainuntiltheenginewarms
up,thenmoveittotheOFFposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheblade-controlbar
andmovethetransportleverallthewaybacktoward
youintothetransportposition(Figure10).
13

EngagingtheScarier
Whenthescarierengineisturnedon,theroller
beginstorotate.
Slowlymovethetransportleverallthewayforwardto
lowertherollerintotheground(Figure14).
Note:Ifthescarierdoesnotpenetratethegroundat
thedesireddepth,adjustthemaxdepthofcut;refer
toAdjustingtheMaximumDepthofCut(page10).
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Figure14
1.TransportleverintheOPERATINGposition
Whenyouarenishedscarifying,movethetransport
leverallthewaybacktowardyouintothetransport
positionandreleasetheblade-controlbartoshutoff
themachine.
14

BaggingtheClippings
Note:Installandremovethegrassbagfromtherightsideofthemachine.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure15).
2.Installthegrassbag,ensuringthatthepinsonthebagrestinthenotchesonthehandle(BofFigure15).
3.Lowerthereardeector.
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Figure15
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page15).
15

AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,allowthemachinetocool,and
disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Priortohauling,movethetransportleverintothe
transportposition.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
CleaningundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
Forbestresults,cleanunderthemachinesoonafter
youhavecompletedoperatingthemachine.
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andallowthemachinetocool.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug;refertoPreparingforMaintenance(page
18).
3.Raisethemachinetoitshighestdepth-of-cut
setting.
4.Movethemachineontoapavedlevelsurface.
5.Holdingthehandle,tiltthemachineupsothe
bottomofthedeckisaccessible(Figure16).
6.Sprayastreamofwaterunderthedeck(Figure
16).
Important:Donotspraytheenginewith
water;watercandamagetheengineor
contaminatethefuelsystem.
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Figure16
7.Whennomoredebriscomeout,lowerthe
machine,stopthewater,andmovethemachine
toadryarea.
8.Connectthesparkplugwireandruntheengine
forafewminutestodrytheundersideofthe
machine.
16

Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
•Checktheairlterandcleanorreplaceit,ifnecessary.
•Checkthecuttingblades.
Aftereachuse•Cleanscarierdebrisanddirtfromunderthemachine.
Every50hours•Cleantheairlter;cleanitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
Every200hours•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperationconditions.
Yearly
•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Inspecttheblades.
Yearlyorbeforestorage•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeyearlystorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,allowthemachinetocool,and
disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloves
whenservicingtheblades.Donotrepairoralter
theblades.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
17

PreparingforMaintenance
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andallowthemachinetocool.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
ReplacingtheShaft
Assembly
Thescarierincludesabladeshaftassemblyfor
scarifyingandaseparatetineshaftassemblyfor
aeration.
1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto
PreparingforMaintenance(page18).
2.Removethehexwrenchfromthetransportlever
assembly(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Hexwrench
3.Usingthehexwrench,removethe2screws
securingthebearinghousingandthereelshaft
fromtherightsideofthemachine(Figure19).
Note:Retainallremovedpartsforlater
installation.
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Figure19
1.Shaftassembly3.Hex-headscrew
2.Bearinghousing
4.Slidetheotherendoftheshaftassemblyout
ofthedriveandreplacewiththedesiredshaft
assembly(Figure20).
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Figure20
5.Installthebearinghousingsothatitsecures
thenewlyinstalledshaftassemblyusingthe2
hex-headscrewsremovedinstep3andstore
thehexwrenchinthetransportleverassembly
(Figure19).
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