Maintenance
34
Cutting
Blade
To assure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s)
sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement,
you may want to have an extra blade(s).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• A blade that is worn or damaged could
break apart and pieces could be thrown at
bystanders or at you as you use the mower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Pieces of blade that may be thrown could
seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Periodically inspect the blade for wear and
damage. Immediately install a new blade if
it is worn or damaged.
Inspecting the Blade(s)
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the
Mower, page 35.
2. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 33). If the edges
are not sharp or have nicks, remove the blade(s)
and sharpen them; refer to Sharpening the
Blade(s), page 35.
3. Inspect the blade(s), especially the curved area
(Fig. 33). If you notice any damage, wear, or a
slot forming in this area (Fig. 33), immediately
install a new blade.
Figure 33
1. Cutting
edge
2.
Curved area
3. W
ear/slot forming
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Removing the Blade
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the
Mower, page 35.
2. Carefully tip the mower over.
3. Remove the bolt (5/8” wrench), curved washer
and blade (Fig. 34). A block of wood may be
wedged between the blade and the mower to
lock the blade when you are removing the bolt.
4. Inspect all parts. If a defect or damage is noticed,
install new parts.
Figure 34
1. Bolt
2. Blade
3. Spindle
4. Curved
washer
5. Stif
fener (Recycler only)
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