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d. While lifting up the mower deck in the center, turn it
back to the original position.
e. Replace the rear gauge wheels and set them in the
proper position with the setting pin.
f. Shift the lift lever to the DOWN position to lower the
mower deck.
CAUTION: Before operating the lift lever,
be seated on the operator's seat and make
sure of the safety conditions around the
front mower.
b. Install a new blade, insert the washer and tighten
blade nuts temporarily to determine the height
difference between blades. If more than 2 mm (0.08
inch), correct with adjusting shims. The clearance
should be measured in all cases: original position
and. the position with the blades respectively turned
by 180 degrees.
Excessive difference in blade positioning will result
in poor mowing finish.
(1) Shim
c. The blade nuts should be tightened to the specified
torque with the blades chocked respectively.
Tightening torque: 1000 kg・cm (72 ft
・
lb)
DANGER: Be sure to use new nuts when
changing blades
(1) Blade (2) Washer
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the blades are not in
contact with the mower deck by turning
them by hand.