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MAINTENANCE
Fig. 16
Fig. 19
Fig. 18
Fig. 20
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place
bent or damaged blades.
CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap-
proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.
Using a blade not approved by the manu-
facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could
damage your tractor, and void your warranty.
BLADE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 15 - 20)
• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
CAUTION:
When handling the blade, protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
TO REMOVE BLADE
•
Squeeze tabs inward to release cap. Remove by lifting
cap from hinge and set aside. (See Fig. 15.)
•
Slide thumb lock and release pivot to allow wire-form
to swing free from standoffs. (See Fig. 16.)
•
Open the top plate and remove blade. (See Fig. 17.)
NOTE:
Blade is held in place by magnets to prevent free
release.
TO INSTALL BLADE
•
Clean area under top plate, the bottom of the mandrel
assembly, and around bosses thoroughly to remove
any dirt or debris.
•
Align bosses and insert blade. (See Fig. 18.)
NOTE:
Magnets should hold blade in place.
•
Close the top plate over the blade and hook the wire-
form over the standoffs.
•
Push pivot closed until secured by the thumb lock. (See
Fig. 19.)
• Reinstall cap. Hook cap onto hinge and rotate onto
tabs. Press cap
fi
rmly into place, ensuring both tabs
lock into cap. (See Fig. 20.)
NOTE:
Replace cap if worn or cracked.
Fig. 17
Fig. 15
TOP PLATE
BLADE
THUMB LOCK
STANDOFFS
PIVOT
WIRE-FORM
THUMB LOCK
STANDOFFS
PIVOT
WIRE-FORM
TABS
HINGE
CAP
TABS
HINGE
CAP
TOP PLATE
BLADE
BOSS
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
