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Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement

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  1. Careful: steps 1-4 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Make sure the engine is off and cool to the touch before you proceed.

  2. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Place wheel chocks against the roller and rear wheel to prevent the machine from moving.

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    • Flip the gas shutoff switch next to the motor to the left into the off position.

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    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.

    • Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

  5. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement, Unbolt the cutter blade: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the three bolts securing the cutter blade on the left side of the machine.

    • You may need to use a 1/2 inch wrench in combination with the socket wrench to hold the nuts in place.

  6. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the three bolts securing the cutter blade on the right side of the machine.

    • You may need to use a 1/2 inch wrench in combination with the socket wrench to hold the nuts in place.

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    • Slide the cutter blade out from under the machine to remove it.

    • Do not handle the blade from the cutting edge.

  8. Careful: steps 8-10 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement, Remove the chain guard: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the 130 mm-long bolt securing the chain guard.

  9. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully tilt the sod cutter on its side.

    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the nut securing the chain guard.

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    • Remove the chain guard.

  11. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Upper Drive Chain Replacement, Remove the upper chain: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the two bolts securing the upper chain guard to the frame.

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    • Remove the chain guard.

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    • Use a pen to mark the location of the sprocket on the bracket.

    • During reassembly, line up the edge of the washer with the mark to get the sprocket as close to its original location as possible.

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    • Use a 3/4 inch socket to loosen the bolt securing the tensioner sprocket until it can freely slide up and down the bracket.

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    • Roll the machine to turn the chain until the master link is accessible.

    • Notice the open end of the master link retaining plate is facing down.

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    • Use pliers to remove the master link retaining plate.

    • Install the new chain with the open end of the master link facing the same direction.

    • Do not install the new chain with the open end of the master link facing up or it could come off during operation.

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    • Remove the master link.

    • The chain will fall.

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    • Remove the chain.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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