Champion Series
9/2003
7
TP 300-3883-02-CH-SN
Torque Mower Blades
1. Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing
up toward deck as shown in Figure 8. Secure with a
capscrew, spring washer and spline/hex washer (be
certain the spline/hex washer is aligned with the
shaft). Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation
and torque capscrews to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting
capscrews must each be installed with a hex
washer and spring washer, then securely
tightened. Torque blade mounting capscrew to
45 - 55 ft. lbs. (61 - 75 N.m.)
A
D
C
B
Figure 8. Blade Installation
A. 4x4 Wood Block
B. Hex Washer
C. Spring Washer
D. Blade Capscrew
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where
contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off
belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and sur-
faces clean both before and after lubrication.
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to
apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are
not installed. Not all greases are compatible. Use auto-
motive-type lithium grease.
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points as
well as those shown in Figure 9.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles
• deck lift linkage (roller straps)
• mower deck idler arm
• Oscillating front axle
• Front caster supports
• mower deck arbors
Figure 9. Lubrication
Lube Idler
Arm Pivot
Access hole in
front deck
mount to
grease front
axle
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• discharge chute hinge
