Silver-Line SL-7 RepairsSilver-Line SL-7 Repairs

Removing the Disc Pad

Remove the Dust Tube Remove the Dust Tube ElbowElbow

Remove the 4 Screws & the elbow

Keep the screws & elbow stored together

Removing the Dust Tube Elbow exposes the fan on the armature

Turn the Edger OverTurn the Edger Over

Turning the edger over to gain access to the disc pad that you are attempting to remove

Remove the Bolt & WasherRemove the Bolt & Washer

Unscrew the bolt & washer from the jackshaft. The bolt and washer will not allow the disc pad to come off the jackshaft if they are still on the machine.

Jam the Armature FanJam the Armature Fan

Use the handle of a screwdriver or hammer to jam the armature fan.

Turn the disc pad counter clock wise till the handle is locked against the body of the edger.

Insert the Disc Pad Insert the Disc Pad RemoverRemover

Insert the bolts in the disc pad remover into the holes in the disc pad.

The bolts are spaced to fill the holes farthest apart.

Using the Disc Pad Using the Disc Pad RemoverRemover

Position the Disc Pad Remover as shown

Hit the edge of the remover with a hammer in a Counter Clock-Wise Direction

Turn Disc PadTurn Disc Pad

Use the Disc Pad Remover until the disc pad can be spun by hand

Remove the Disc PadRemove the Disc Pad

Once the disc pad has been unthreaded, discard the unit

Remember, the disc pad is threaded to the outside of the jackshaft, and the bolt & washer thread inside the jackshaft!