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Figure 16. lubricating Rider
Figure 17. lubricating Rider
Figure 18. lubricating Mower lift
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower
Blades
1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”).
2. See Figures 19 and 20. Remove blade to inspect
it or to safely access the underside of the mower
deck. Use a block of wood to prevent blade
rotation while loosening the hardware by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the hardware and blade.
4. Clean the underside of the mower deck.
5. Inspect the blade(s) for nicks or dull edges. Use a
file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If the blade is
damaged, it must be replaced.
6. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 21. Center the
blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A
balanced blade will remain level. If the blade is not
balanced, continue to sharpen the heavy side until it
balances.
7. Reinstall the blade (A, Figures 22 & 23) with the lift
wings (E, Figure 23) pointing up toward the mower
deck as shown.
8. Reinstall the bolts (B), washers (C) and nuts (D) as
noted in Figures 22 and 23. Use a wooden block
(F) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the
hardware to the following torque:
33” Blade - 30-40 ft. lbs. (41-54 Nm)
42” Blade - 80-90 ft. lbs. (108-122 Nm)
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp
mower blades with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling of blades may result in serious
injury.
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting
hardware must each be installed as per
instructions. Torque blade mounting hardware to
torque noted in instructions.
Maintenance
Not
for
Reproduction
