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3. Check blade balance by sliding an
unthreaded bolt through center hole. Hold
the bolt level. If blade does not remain
horizontal, sharpen the heavy end until
blade is balanced.
Install Blades
1. Secure lower spindle guards and blades
to spindles with one bevel washer and
hex bolt. Torque to 156 N•m – 217 N•m
(115 lb-ft – 160 lb-ft).
2. Reconnect spark plug wires.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE
IMPORTANT:
Check parking brake on both
sides of unit.
1. Place unit in service position. See
2. Bypass transaxles. See
3. Release parking brake.
4. Push unit forward.
• If both sides of unit remain in place
when pushed, no further adjustment is
needed. Advance to step 5.
• If either side of unit moves forward
easily, see
5. Return transaxle bypass levers to
operating position. See
CLEAN BATTERY
Remove Battery
1. Place unit in service position. See
2. Remove wing knobs retaining battery
cover and remove cover.
3. Remove battery bracket.
4. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from battery.
5. Remove battery.
CAUTION:
Unbalanced blades
cause excessive vibration and
eventual damage to unit.
Balance blades before
reinstalling on unit.
NEVER weld or straighten
blades.
CAUTION:
Mating surfaces
between spindle, lower spindle
guard, blade and washer MUST
be free of debris to ensure
correct tightness and alignment.
Figure 25
DO NOT sharpen to
this pattern.
Sharpen to this pattern.
DISCARD if more than
1.3 cm (1/2")
1. Cutting Edge
2. Square Corner
3. Air Lift Erosion
4. Air Lift
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
