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BLADE INSTALLATION
Your dealer can supply Grasshop-
per replacement blades. They are
made of special steel alloys and
subjected to rigid heat-treat and in-
spection requirements. Substitute
blades may not meet these rigid
specifications and MAY BE DAN-
GEROUS.
Reverse the removal procedure. Be sure fi b-
er washer and cone are installed as shown.
When installing a blade, the lift of the
blade must be toward blade spindle
housing (refer to Fig. 11). Lubricate
bolt threads lightly with a copper
based anti-seize. Tighten bolt (item
A, Fig. 11) into blade spindle hous-
ing to 50-55 ft lbs (68-75Nm).
IMPORTANT
WARNING