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IMPORTANT
BLADE INSPECTION
Do not handle mower blades with
bare hands. Use heavy leather
gloves or wrap blade with protec-
tive material and block securely
when removing blades. Careless
or improper handling may result in
serious injury.
Inspect blades before each use to determine
that they are mounted securely and are in
good condition. Replace any blade that is
bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any
other damage. Small nicks can be ground out
when sharpening.
BLADE SHARPENING
When sharpening blades, be sure to
balance them. Unbalanced blades
will cause excessive vibration that
can damage blade spindle bear-
ings. Vibrations may also cause
structural cracks in mower hous-
ings.
Follow original sharpening pattern. Do not
sharpen backside of blade. Do not sharpen
blade to a razor edge, but leave approximate-
ly .016 inch (.4 mm) blunt edge.
Fig. 11
BLADE REMOVAL
(Refer to Fig. 11)
Remove bolt (A), which has right hand
threads. Remove washer (B), fl at washer (C),
fi ber washer (D), and blade.
Blade
Spindle
Housing
Washer
Deflector
Cone
A
B
C
D
Lift of Blade
12080
g
WARNING
