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Owner Service
MAN1261 (4/11/2018)
Figure 12
. Blade Removal
Blade Installation
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute
blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dan
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gerou
s.
Figure 13
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Blade Assembly
1.
Install blade pin (3) thru blade (2) and blade spindle (1).
2.
Make sure blade cutting edge is positioned to lead in a clockwise
rotation, as viewed from top of mower.
3.
Insert blade lock (4) into groove of blade pin (3).
4.
Secure lock (4) with Nylok bolt (5).
Blade Sharpening
Figure 14
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Blade Sharpening
NOTICE
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When sharpening blades, grind the same amount on each blade
to maintain balance. Replace blades in pairs. Unbalanced blades will
cause excessive vibration, which can damage gearbox bearings. Vibra
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tion may also cause structural cracks to cutter.
1.
Always sharpen both blades at the same time to maintain balance.
Follow original sharpening pattern.
2.
Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave at least a 1.5 mm blunt
edge.
3.
Do not sharpen back side of blade.
CHAIN SHIELDING
Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated
areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
•
If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation
must be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet (92 m).
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This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects.
The mower deck and protective devices cannot prevent all objects
from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is
possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300
feet (92 m).
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and replace any damaged chain
links.
CLEANING
After Each Use
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Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc.
from machine.
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Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
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Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from
machine.
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Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water spray.
1.
Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or
near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface.
2.
Be careful when spraying near chipped or scratched paint as water
spray can lift paint.
3.
If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice of the pressure
washer manufacturer.
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Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
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Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat
with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free
by your Woods dealer). See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
1. Blade Spindle
2. Blade
3. Blade Pin
4. Blade Lock
5. 1/2NC x 3/4 Nylok Bolt
1. Blade Spindle
2. Blade
3. Blade Pin
4. Blade Lock
5. 1/2NC x 3/4 Nylok Bolt