MAINTENANCE
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Since the mower is equipped with a sealed battery, the mower can be tipped for maintenance
without the danger of acid spillage.
NOTE:
Only use identical replacement blades.
■ Stop the motor and remove the switch ke
y. Allow blade to come to a complete stop.
■
Turn the mower on its side.
■
Wedge a blo
ck
of wood between the blade and mower de
ck t
o pre
v
ent the blade from turning.
■ Loosen the blade nut using a 15 mm wrench or socket (not provided).
■ Remove the blade nut, space
r, blade insulator, and blade.
■ Make certain the fan assembly is pushed completely against th
e motor shaft.
Place the new blade on the shaft against the fan assembly
. Make sure it is installed with the
curved ends pointing up toward the mower deck and not down t
oward the ground.
■ Replace
the blade insulator and spacer, then thread the blade nut on the shaft and finger tighten.
NOTE:
Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact order in which they were removed.
■
T
orque the blade nut down using a torque wrench (not provided) to ensure the bolt is
properly tightened.
The recommended torque for the blade nut is 220- 310 in. lbs.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE (Fig. 12-13)
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
BLADE
WRENCH
BLOCK OF WOOD
BLADE INSULATOR
BLADE NUT
BLADE
SHAFT
FAN ASSEMBLY
SPACER