Simplicity 1693074 Service And Repair Manual

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6 Common Service Procedures
Mower Blade Removal & Installation
Mower Blade Removal & Installation
1. Remove mower from the tractor. See Mower
Installation & Removal.
2. Use a wood block to hold the blade while removing
the blade mounting capscrew (see Figure 4).
3. Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward
deck as shown in Figure 5. Secure with a capscrew
(D), spring washer (C), and hex washer (B). Be cer-
tain the hex washer is aligned with the hex shaft.
Use a wooden block (A) to prevent blade rotation and
torque the capscrew to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp
mower blades with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling of blades may result in serious
injury.
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting
capscrews must each be installed with a hex
washer and spring washer, then securely
tightened. Torque blade mounting capscrew to
45-55 ft. lbs. (61 - 75 N.m.)
LOOSEN
Figure 4. Removing the Blade
A
D
C
B
TIGHTEN
Figure 5. Installing The Blade
A. 4x4 Wood Block C. Spring Washer
B. Hex Washer D. Capscrew
4x4 Wood Block

Simplicity 1693074 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	1693074
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English