Product Manual

Owner’s Manual for Field and Brush Mower 19
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Replacing Mower Blade
The blade should be replaced every five years, or when
worn or damaged, whichever comes first.
1. See Figure 4-13. Block mower blade from rotating
with a piece of wood (A).
Figure 4-13. Mower Blade Removal
2. Remove mower blade lock nut and washer.
3. Remove mower blade.
4. Mount new mower blade, washer, and lock nut and
torque to 100 ft-lbs (135.58Nm).
NOTE: Seat the mower blade completely over the small
ridge in the spindle hub before tightening the lock nut.
Replacing the Mower Blade Pulley
The mower blade pulley is designed to protect the drive
system. If the machine is overloaded the blade pulley
may fail and require replacement.
1. See Figure 4-14. Unscrew hand knob (A) and
remove belt guard (B).
Figure 4-14. Accessing Blade Pulley
2. Remove belt from pulley. See Removing Brush
Deck.
3. See Figure 4-15. Block blade with a piece of wood
to prevent it from rotating and remove locknut (C)
with a 15/16” wrench.
Figure 4-15. Blade Pulley Locknut
4. Remove damaged mower blade pulley and replace
with a new mower blade pulley.
5. Secure mower blade pulley with the locknut and
torque to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm).
6. Install the mower belt. See Replacing Mower
Blade.
7. Replace the belt guard and hand knob.
Adjusting Brake Cables
See Figure 4-16. Unscrewing micro adjust knob (A)
increases brake cable tension.
Once the micro adjust knob nears the end of its thread
travel a full adjustment is required.
NOTE: It is recommended the wheel be removed before
completing a full adjustment.
1. See Figure 4-16. Screw micro adjust knob (A) into
the caliper as far as it goes.
Figure 4-16. Brake Cable Adjustment
2. Loosen cable clamp (B) using a 5.5 mm hex
wrench.
3. Pull the cable through the clamp, removing any
cable slack.
4. While maintaining tension on the cable, tighten
cable clamp with a 5.5 mm hex wrench.
WARNING
(000400)
Personal injury. Mower blades are extremely sharp. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment when handling
and servicing blades, or use blade protection. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury.
005858
A
005811
B
A
005860
C
005862
B
A