FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
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Block the shaft.
N Insert the stop pin (1) in the bore (2) 
in the gearbox as far as stop, apply 
slight pressure.
N Rotate the shaft until the stop pin 
slips into position.
Mount the cutting attachment.
WARNING
Use a deflector that matches the cutting 
attachment – see "Mounting the 
Deflector".
Fitting Mowing Head with Screw 
Mounting
Keep the instruction leaflet for the 
mowing head in a safe place.
N Screw the mowing head 
counterclockwise on to the shaft (1) 
as far as stop.
N Block the shaft.
N Tighten down the mowing head 
firmly.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
Removing the Mowing Head
N Block the shaft.
N Unscrew the mowing head 
clockwise.
Removing and Installing Metal Cutting 
Attachments
Before removing and installing metal 
cutting attachments:
WARNING
Wear protective gloves to reduce the 
risk of direct contact with the sharp 
cutting edges.
Grass Cutting Blades, Brush Knives
Aligning the cutting attachment
Cutting attachments with 2, 3 or 4 teeth 
may point in either direction – these 
cutting attachments must be turned over 
regularly to help avoid one-sided wear.
The cutting edges of the grass cutting 
blades 255-8 (1) and 250-40 Spezial (2) 
must point clockwise.
Mounting the cutting attachment
N Fit the guard ring for mowing 
applications.