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4. ⁄
5. ⁄
Remove the blade.6.
To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten 7.
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
Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and 2.
free of build up at all times.
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 4.
be removed by filing.
Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing 5.
it on a blade balancer. Do not use un-balanced blades.
If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the cutting 6.
surface on that end.
NOTE: Replace any blades that cannot easily be balanced.
Replacing the Blades
WARNING!
the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the
handling the blades. When servicing the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the
sharpened blades.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the spark
plugs.
2.
block it in that position.
Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to
prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a
block of wood between the blade and the deck housing.
Figure 7-4
Flange Lock Nut
Blade
Hex Screw
Figure 7-5
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