Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Lower Drive Chain Replacement

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Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Lower Drive Chain Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

14

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the lower drive chain on a 2018 Classen Sod Cutter model HSC18AHD.

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    • Make sure the engine is off and cool to the touch before you proceed.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the 130 mm-long bolt securing the chain guard.

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    • 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.

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    • Use a marker to mark the locations for each bearing before disassembly.

    • Reference these marks during reassembly to ensure the sprocket shaft is straight and the chain is not too loose.

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    • Loosen the four 1/2 inch bolts securing the sprocket shaft bearings until the sprocket shaft can freely move.

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    • Rotate the wheels to turn the chain until the master link is accessible.

    • Use a pair of pliers to unclip the master link retaining plate.

    • Note the direction the retaining plate is facing.

    • Remove the master link.

    • Make sure the new master link retaining plate is installed in the same direction. If installed backwards, the plate could come off during operation.

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    • Remove the chain.

Conclusion

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

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