Simplicity / Snapper ZTR
8/2007
TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN
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.)
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
surfaces 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
automotive-type lithium grease.
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points
shown in Figure 9.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles
• front caster yokes
• mower deck idler arm
• mower deck arbors
Figure 9. Lubrication
Lube Idler
Arm Pivot
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• discharge chute hinge
Figure 8. Mower Blade Installation
A. Mower Blade Mounting Bolt
B. Hex Washer
C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Install With Points Up)
D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block
E. Spring Washer
D
A
B
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