Checking The Blades; Replacing The Blades - Gardol G125-85F Manuel D'utilisation

Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and
dirt.
A blocked cooling intake will interfere with the cooling of the
engine, which can damage the engine.
WARNING! The cooling air intake rotates
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when the engine is running. Mind your
fingers.

Checking the blades

To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the
blades are undamaged and well-sharpened.
Check that the blades' attachment screws are tight.
• Remove the cutting deck. See the "Removing the Cutting
Deck" section.
IMPORTANT! One or more unbalanced blades , caused by
damage or poor balancing after sharpening, can cause
vibrations in the machine.
The blades must be balanced after sharpening.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles
that result in a breakdown.
WARNING! Do not use blades that are
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cracked, chipped, or otherwise show signs
of damage or severe wear. Replace the
blades. The risk increases if the blades are
poorly balanced.
Maintenance

Replacing the blades

• Remove the cutting deck. See the "Removing the Cutting
Deck" section.
• Lock the blade with a wooden block. Loosen the blade bolt
and remove the blade bolt, the washers and the blade.
Assemble the parts in the reverse order.
• The blade must be mounted with the angled ends pointing
up towards the cover.
• Tightening torque 45-50 Nm (4.5-5 kpm/32-36 lbft).
15mm
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WARNING! Wear gloves to protect your
hands when working with the blades.
WARNING! Always exercise care and use
your common sense. Avoid all situations
which you consider to be beyond your
capability. If you still feel uncertain about
operating procedures after reading these
instructions, you should consult an expert
before continuing. Contact an authorised
service workshop.
Always use genuine parts. For more
information, see the "Technical data"
section.
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