Operator`s manual

SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

1. Remove mower from the tractor.

2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents.

If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps.

3. To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden block

to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap-

screw (figure 17).

4. 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.

5. Balance the blade as shown in figure 18. Center the

blades’ hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A

balanced blade will remain level.

6. Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward

deck as shown in figure 19. Secure with a capscrew

(D), cup washer (C) and spline washer (B). Use a

wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque

capscrews to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 Nm.).

LOOSEN

Figure 17. Removing The Blade

Figure 18 Balancing The Blade

Figure 19. Installing The Blade

A. Wooden Block C. Cup Washer

B. Spline Washer D. Capscrew

WARNING

For your personal safety, blade mounting cap-

screws must each be installed with a cup washer

and spline washer, then securely tightened.

Torque blade mounting capscrew to 45-55 ft.lbs.

(61-75 N.m.)

WARNING

For your personal safety, do not handle the

sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless

or improper handling of blades may result in

serious injury.

Normal Care

TIGHTEN

Thin Finishing Nail