HUSTLER Hustler Z 23/52", Owner'S Manual, Page: 32 / 53

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Sharpen the blades on a grinder following pattern as
shown (Fig. 4-20). Touch-up sharpening can be done with
a file.
Check the blades for balance following grinding. A
commercial balancing tool is available through most
hardware supply stores, or balancing can be done by placing
the blade on an inverted line punch or 1/2" bolt. Blade
should not lean or tilt. Spin the blade slowly, blade should
not wobble. If blade is out of balance, true it up before
reinstalling.
Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion
(Fig. 4-21 and 4-22). Replace any distorted blade.
Do not re-use spindle bolts which have stripped, worn or
undercut threads. Torque bolts on spindles with blade
saddles to 65-75 foot-pounds when reinstalling blades.
Torque bolts on spindles without blade saddles to 118 foot-
pounds when reinstalling blades.
Figure 4-17
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Deck Belt Drive Layout
1. Spindle drive belt
2. Deck blade spindle pulley
3. Spindle belt tension idler
4. Spindle belt tension idler spring
(9.0" at operation)
5. Deck belt idler
6. Idler arm
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Rear dischage deck
Figure 4-19
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Deck Belt Drive Layout
1. Spindle drive belt
2. Deck blade spindle pulley
3. Spindle belt tension idler
4. Spindle belt tension idler spring
(9.0" at operation)
5. Deck belt idler
6. Idler arm
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60” XR7 deck
Figure 4-18
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Deck Belt Drive Layout
1. Spindle drive belt
2. Deck blade spindle pulley
3. Spindle belt tension idler
4. Spindle belt tension idler spring
(9.0" at operation)
5. Deck belt idler
6. Idler arm
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54”/66”/72” XR7 deck
Figure 4-20
Resharpening Pattern
Do not sharpen to original pattern (below).
It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following
the resharpening pattern shown above.
Original Edge