Classen Sod Cutter HSC18AHD 2018 Lower Drive Chain Replacement

Place wheel chocks against the roller and rear wheel to prevent the machine from moving.

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

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

Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the three bolts securing the cutter blade on the left side of the machine.

Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the three bolts securing the cutter blade on the right side of the machine.

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

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

Carefully tilt the sod cutter on its side.

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

Remove the chain guard.

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

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

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.

Remove the master link.

Remove the chain.