Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
If the cutting blades strike a stationary ob-
ject while mowing, stop the mower imme-
diately, disconnect the spark plug wires, lift
the deck, and inspect the deck and blades
thoroughly for damage. Make sure that the
blade timing has not been dis turbed (the
blades should be at 90 degrees to each
other). Refer to REPLACING/RE PAIRING
the Blade Overload Shear Bolts in
Mainte
nance Instructions
if blades are out of time.
Also, make sure the blade retain ing nuts
are torqued to 60 lb·ft (81 N·m).
Engaged
Position
Blade Clutch Engaged
Disengaged
Position
Blade Clutch Disengaged
