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Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the eccentric arms on a 2018 Classen Sod Cutter model HSC18AHD.

What you need

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

    Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2

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

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  2. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm 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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  4. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  6. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement, Remove the eccentric arms: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 3/4 inch socket to remove the two bolts on the eccentric arm.

    • You may need to use a 3/4 inch wrench in combination with the socket wrench to hold the nuts in place.

    • During reassembly, apply threadlocker to the bolt securing the eccentric arm to the blade arm.

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  7. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the plastic washer from between the eccentric arm and the blade arm.

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  8. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the eccentric arm away from the blade arm.

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    • Remove the steel washer from the eccentric shaft.

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  10. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic washer from the eccentric shaft.

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  11. Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Eccentric Arm Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eccentric arm and plastic washer from the eccentric shaft.

    • Repeat steps 5–10 for the other eccentric arm.

    • During reassembly, use a grease gun to add grease to the bearings through the two Zerk fittings on each eccentric arm.

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Conclusion

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

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