D-3
C
D
B
A
L
J
K
I
H
G
F
5. Balance the blade (C) as shown. Center the blade’s hole on
a nail (D) lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanced blade
will remain level.
6. Reinstall the blade (G) with the tabs pointing up toward the
mower deck as shown. Reinstall the alignment pin (H). Be
sure the blades (M) are positioned perpendicular to each
other. If not, perform the mower blade timing procedure
found in this section.
7. Reinstall the flat washer (I), spline washer (J), spring
washer (K) and capscrew (L). Use a wooden block (B) to
prevent blade rotation while tightening the capscrew (L) to
61-75 N.m (45-55 ft. lbs.).
Servicing the mower blades
Service interval: Every 25 hours
Mower blades are sharp. For your personal
safety, do not handle the mower blades with
bare hands. Careless or improper handling of
blades may result in serious injury.
For your personal safety, blade mounting capscrews
must each be installed with a spline washer and a
spring washer, then securely tightened to 61-75 N.m
(45-55 ft. lbs.).
Mower blades must be timed perpendicular to each other.
NOTE: Flat washer (I) is not used on models with serial
number 2000-up.
1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower deck removal”).
2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood (B) to
prevent blade rotation while loosening the capscrew (A).
3. Remove the capscrew (L), spring washer (K), spline
washer (J), flat washer (I), alignment pin (H) and blade (G).
Do not remove the blade adapter (F).
4. Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If blade is
severely damaged, it should be replaced.
M
B
A
L
J
K
H
G
F
Serial No. 00001-01999
Serial No. 02000-Up
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