User Guide

WARNING: Always wear adequate eye protection when
grinding mower blades.
Mower blade removal
Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the 5/8" cap screw holding the blade to
the spindle shaft from underneath. Sharpen the blades on a grinder
following pattern as shown (Fig. 12-16). Touch-up sharpening can be done
with a file.
Check the blades for balance following grinding. A commercial
balancing tool is available through most hardware supply stores, or
balancing can be done by placing the blade on an inverted line punch or
1/2" bolt. Blade should not lean or tilt. Spin the blade slowly, blade should
not wobble. If blade is out of balance, true it up before reinstalling.
Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion (Fig. 12-17 and
12-18). Replace any distorted blade.
Do not re-use spindle bolts which have stripped, worn or undercut
threads. Torque bolts to 118 foot-pounds when reinstalling blades.
WARNING: When mounting blades, rotate them after
installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of
the mower.
WARNING: Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the
loss of the blade which can cause serious injury.
WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing
them.
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