BlueBird SC550A_968999351 - Manual (Page 34)

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MAINTENANCE
Adjusting the drive belt
Adjust weekly.
Prevent the engine from being started by
removing the ignition cable from the spark
plug.
WARNING!
Blade Wear
Sod cutter blades may wear quickly depending
on soil condition. Replace blade when worn to
1 1/2” (3.8cm) or less. Maintain lower blade
surface.
Keep side blades sharp.
1 1/2” or Less
Maintain Lower Surface
Checking the Blades
In order to attain the best sod cutting, it is impor-
tant that the blades are well sharpened and not
damaged.
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large
nicks should be replaced.
Check the blade mounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades hould be carried
out by an authorized service workshop.
Damaged blades should be replaced when
hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let
the service workshop decide whether the blade
can be reapired/ground or must be replaced.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.