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Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
1. Repeat all steps listed under the “Initial Maintenance” section (next page) on a daily basis after
the initial maintenance has been performed.
2. Lubricate the driveshaft tubes, U-joint, and safety shields.
3. Lubricate the tailwheel hub and fork holder.
4. Check and maintain the proper amount of lubricant in the gearbox, oil weight is 85-140, our
part number is T5-LUBE (see page 35).
5. Check blades; sharpen or replace as necessary.
When sharpening blades, only sharpen the
beveled edge. Also, be certain that paired blades weigh within one tenth of a pound of each
other. When replacing blades, replace both blades of the pair.
Warning! If the blades must be sharpened, follow the proper safety procedures listed on
page 32 of this manual for working under the cutter deck.
Tightening Blade Bolts
Before starting a cutter, or after blades have been removed for any reason, tighten blade bolts using the
following procedures. Repeat hourly inspections each time the blades are removed/replaced.
Warning! Follow safety guidelines listed on page 32 of this manual when working under
cutter deck. Do not rely on the tractor’s lift arms to support the cutter while performing
maintenance.
1. Disengage PTO; be certain that all rotation has stopped.
2. Lift cutter high enough to place suitable supports under the cutter deck.
3. Turn tractor engine off; remove key; lock transmission and brakes; chock rear wheels.
4. Disconnect driveline.
5. On 145 HP Models, Use a pipe wrench to hold the blade bolt head; torque blade bolt nut with
an 1 13/16” socket, part number TC2-006S, to approximately 900 to 1100 ft./lbs.
5a. On 165/240 HP Models, Use a pipe wrench to hold the blade bolt head; torque the blade bolt
nut with a 2 3/4” socket, part number T5-004BS, to approximately 900 to 1500 ft./lbs.
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