15.
On both sides of the deck, measure from the level
surface to the back tip of the blade (postion B) as
shown in
Note:
The measurement should read 8.3 cm (3-1/4
inch)
16.
Fine tune the screw adjuster by turning it to get 8.3
mm (3-1/4 inch) height (
To increase the height, turn the adjustment nut
clockwise; to decrease, turn counterclockwise.
17.
Measure until all 4 sides are the correct height.
18.
Tighten all of the nuts on the deck-lift-arm assemblies.
19.
Lower the discharge chute.
Servicing the Cutting Blades
To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want
to keep extra blades on hand.
WARNING
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator's
or bystanders’ area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
•
Inspect the blades periodically for wear or
damage.
•
Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blades and
set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to off. Remove
the key, and disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
plugs.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Inspect the cutting edges (
).
2.
If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove and
sharpen the blade; refer to
(page )
.
3.
Inspect the blades, especially in the curved area.
4.
If you notice any cracks, wear, or a slot forming in this
area, immediately install a new blade (
).
Figure 94
1.
Cutting edge
3.
Wear/slot forming
2.
Curved area
4.
Crack
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