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Regular Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents.
If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps.
1.
32” Model:
To remove blade for sharpening, use
a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while
removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16”
wrench (Figure 12).
1.
36” Model:
To remove blade for sharpening, use
a block of wood to prevent to blade from rotating
while removing the blade mounting bolt with a
15/16” wrench (Figure 12).
2. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove
all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is
severely damaged, it should be replaced.
3. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 13. Center
the blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of
oil. A balanced blade will remain level.
4. Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up
toward deck as shown in Figure 14. For the 36”
model, make sure the blade is firmly seated in the
blade saddle. Secure with a bolt and flat washer
and torque bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).
Figure 12. Removing the Blade
Figure 13. Balancing The Blade
Figure 14. Installing The Blade
A. Bolt
B. Flat Washer
Nail
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp. For your personal
safety, do not handle mower blades with
bare hands. Careless or improper handling
of blades may result in serious injury. For
your personal safety, blade mounting bolts
must each be installed with a flat washer then
securely tightened. Torque blade mounting
bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.)
A
A
B
B
32” Model
36” Model
32” Model
36” Model
Not
for
Reproduction
