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Figure 90
1. Blade 2. Balancer
3. Repeat this procedure until the blade balances.
Installing the Blades
Note: Refer to Figure 88 for the correct blade rotation
and installation.
Note: Lefthand threads are used when installing the
right blade
1. Hold the blade end using a cloth or a thickly
padded glove.
2. Install the blade using the previously removed
blade bolt, spring lock washer , and curved
washer ( Figure 88 ).
Important: The sail area of the blade must
be pointing upward toward the inside of the
mower to ensure proper cutting.
3. T orque the blade bolt to 53 N∙m (39 ft-lb).
Disconnecting the
Driveshaft from the
Cutting-Unit Gearbox
1. Rotate the quarter-turn fastener and open the
universal-joint cover from the belt cover ( Figure
91 ).
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