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SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and
dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in
following steps.
2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench
on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the
blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure
26).
3. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove
all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is
severely damaged, it should be replaced.
4. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 27. Center
the blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of
oil. A balanced blade will remain level.
5. Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up
toward deck as shown in Figure 28. Secure with
a bolt and flat washer and torque bolts to 70 ft.lbs.
(94 N.m.).
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp. For your personal
safety, do not handle mower blades with
bare hands. Careless or improper handling
of blades may result in serious injury.For
your personal safety, blade mounting bolts
must each be installed with a flat washer then
securely tightened. Torque blade mounting
bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.)
Figure 27. Balancing The Blade
A. Nail
Figure 28. Installing The Blade
A. Blade Bolt
B. Flat Washer
Figure 26. Removing the Blade
A
Regular Maintenance
Not
for
Reproduction
