5.
To assemble the caster wheel, push the bearing
into the wheel hub.
Note:
When installing the bearings, press on
the outer race of the bearing.
6.
Slide the bearing spacer into the wheel hub and
push the other bearing into the open end of the
wheel hub to captivate the bearing spacer inside
the wheel hub.
7.
Install the caster-wheel assembly between the
caster fork and secure it in place with the bolt
and locknut.
Blade Maintenance
Blade Safety
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of
the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
•
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating 1
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Checking for a Bent Blade
After striking a foreign object, inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before starting
and operating the equipment. Torque all of the
spindle-pulley nuts to 176 to 203 N∙m (130 to 150
ft-lb).
1.
Position the machine on a level surface, raise
the mower deck, engage the parking brake, put
the traction pedal in
NEUTRAL
, put the PTO lever
in the O
FF
position, shut off the engine, and
remove the key from the ignition.
Note:
Block the mower deck to prevent it from
accidentally falling.
2.
Rotate the blade until the ends face forward and
backward and measure from the inside of the
mower deck to the cutting edge at the front of
the blade (
).
Note:
Remember this dimension.
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Figure 113
3.
Rotate the opposite end of the blade forward
and measure between the mower deck and
cutting edge of the blade at the same position
as in step
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
and
must not exceed 3 mm
(1/8 inch). If the dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8
inch), the blade is bent and must be replaced;
refer to
Removing and Installing the Mower
.
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