Removing the Blades
a. Ensure the MPV is turned off with the key removed, and that the deck is unplugged (see page 30 step C).
b. Remove the cutting deck. See Remove the Cutting Deck section on page 30.
c. Turn the deck over, this requires two people.
d. Use a 17mm socket wrench to remove the lock nut and discard, then remove the old blades and blade adapter hardware and discard.
e. Place the new blade adapter onto the blade motor spindle.
f. Place the new blades onto the blade adapter with the blade text showing.
g. Place the new domed washer onto the blades with the curved side up.
h. Thread the new lock nut onto the stud and use a torque wrench and tighten to 40 ft/lbs.
RAVEN MPV-7100/7100S OWNER’S MANUAL
Blade Care
Blades must be kept sharp for best results. Replace blades that are dull, damaged or bent.
servICe & MaIntenanCe
WARNING!
WRAP BLADES IN HEAVY CLOTH WHEN WORKING
WITH OR NEAR THEM. YOU MAY ALSO BLOCK
THE MOWER BLADE WITH A PIECE OF WOOD TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPINNING. ALWAYS WEAR
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING MOWER BLADES OR
WORKING NEAR HOT PARTS OF THE MPV.
CAUTION!
Never re-use the blade adapter or domed washer.
Before removing the blades, ensure that you have
the appropriate blade replacement kit that includes
new replacement blades and hardware. ALWAYS
use new blade adapter hardware when replacing
your cutting blades.
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