MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION
Blade spindles must be lubricated after every 8 hours of operation. Access the lubrication fittings through the
holes in the belt guards. Each spindle is supplied with a grease fitting and must be lubricated sufficiently so
that a small amount of grease escapes through the bleed hole on their underside. Do not force large amounts of
grease on the spindles, as it may get on the drive belts. Grease fittings are on front of spindle housing facing and
under the pulley. Both side belt shields need to be removed to lubricate.
BLADE SERVICING
Use only correct specified blades on your mower. They are manufactured of special heat-treated allow steel.
Substitute blades may not meet specifications and may fail in a hazardous manner, which could cause injury.
BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Place the machine at a comfortable height and lock it in position with sufficient support to guarantee
the operator's safety.
Prevent the blade rotating by locking the shaft with a wrench (the shaft is designed for this with two flat areas
immediately above the blade).
Unscrew the nut (Ref. No. 1 on figure below)
Check the state of wear of the shaft and the nut, if necessary replace them.
To install the blade, place the blade and washer on the spindle shaft and screw the nut on fully and tighten
securely, keeping the shaft locked at the same time as described above.
Note:
Always wear heavy leather gloves while tightening blade bolts.
Fig: Blade removal
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