Operator`s manual

28 se c t i O n 7— se r v i c e
The blades may be removed as follows.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck 
Removal on page 24) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
Use a 2. ⁄
assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade.

A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing 
and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose
the hex nut securing the blade. To reinstall the blades,

Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 254. ).
NOTE: Add a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the
bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galvenic action.
WARNING!: 
that are bent should be replaced. The cutting blades
are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the
cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.
Sharpening the Blades
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck 
Removal on page 24) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and 
free of build up at all times.
2.
balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of
the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional
electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades.
Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot 
be removed by filing.
Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing 4.
it on a blade balancer. Do not use unbalanced blades.
If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the cutting 5.
surface on that end.
NOTE: Replace any blades that cannot be easily balanced.
Changing the Spindle Assembly
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck 
Removal on page 25).
Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers 2.
to the deck and remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.


2.
Use a  ⁄
assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade.
A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing
and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose

NOTE: Take note of the order that the parts composing the
assembly are placed.
Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex washer 4.

Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly.5.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
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
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
Hex Washer
Screw
Spindle Assembly
Blade
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 7-10
Hex
Washer
Screw
Spacer
Pulley
Hex Screw
Spacer
Spindle Assembly
Spacer
Blade
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 7-10