10assemblyplastIc shIeld InstallatIon(Nylon line operation)Parts Required: Plastic Debris Shield, Shield Plate,three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws.WARNINGThe plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. InstallMetal Shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injurymay result.1. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G), andinsert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow ongear housing flange points to notch location.2. Remove cotter pin (A), L.H. blade nut (B), lower plate (C), andupper plate (D) from PTO shaft. Turn blade nut clockwise toremove.3. Remove locking tool. Retain lower plate, blade nut, and cotterpin for future use with blade conversions.4. Align plastic debris shield (F) with the drive shaft, and install onthe bottom of the gear housing flange.5. Place shield plate (E) on shield, align holes and install three (3)screws.6. Replace upper plate (D) on PTO shaft.E DFC B ADGnylon lIne head InstallatIonParts Required: Nylon Line Head.CAUTIONWear Gloves or personal injury may result:• Cutoff knife is sharp.• Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot.1. Make sure plastic debris shield (F) is properly aligned, and upperplate (D) is installed on splined PTO shaft.2. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G), andinsert locking tool (H) to prevent splined shaft from turning.3. Thread line head (I) onto PTO shaft by turning it counter-clock-wise until head is tight against upper plate (D).4. Remove locking tool.HDGFIDH