Maintenance, Warning – Powermate P-WLE-0799-F2N User Manual

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How to Change the Blade

Do not sharpen the blade. Sharpening can damage the blade and cause it to break, which can cause injury to you or to others.

The blade is subject to nicks, scratches, and dents, which will generally not affect function. The blade is also subject to

wear – reducing the cutting depth. Replace a worn blade by following the steps below:

IMPORTANT: Only use a replacement blade from the manufacturer. To order spare parts call us at 1-800-737-2112.

Note:

Replacing the blade requires two (2) 12” adjustable

wrenches, or two (2) 3/4 in. [19mm] wrenches.
1. Shut off engine.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the blade locknut that holds the blade to the

drive shaft. (See Figure 11)

To remove or tighten the blade locknut, always use the

method shown in Figure 11. Always position the holding

wrench on the nut behind the blade.
4. Remove the blade.
5. Replace with new blade from the manufacturer by

reversing the above steps.

Note:

Tighten the blade locknut to 35-45 foot-pounds

(47-61 N-m)

3. Remove the two Front Guard Screws and the Belt Guard.

(See Figure 10)
4. Push the blade arm toward the unit to compress the

blade arm spring and slacken the belt. TIP: This can be

accomplished by using a ratcheting tie-down strap.

Always follow the strap manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Remove the old belt from the engine and quill assembly

pulleys.
6. To install a replacement belt from the manufacturer,

reverse the steps above.
• The rear guard bolts should be tightened to 13-16

foot-pounds [18-22N-m].

• The front guard screws should be tightened to 4-6

foot-pounds [6-8N-m].

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WARNING

Hold Nut,

Do Not Turn

Turn counter-clockwise

to loosen

Blade Locknut

Front Guard

Screws

Belt Guard

Front Guard

Screws

Figure 10

Figure 11

Turn clockwise

to tighten