Maintenance
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Blade Installation
Blades must be installed perpen-
dicular to each other (see Figure
5-17).
Install mower blade as shown in
Figure 5-18 with flat side down.
Install washer on bolt. Tighten
bolts to a torque value of 35 ft.
lbs. (47 Nm).
NOTE: If top bolt is removed, re-
install using LOCTITE #242
thread sealant.
Figure 5-17
Figure 5-18: Blade spindle.
Torque to
35 Ft. Lbs.
Torque to
35 Ft. Lbs.
Mower Blade
Washer
Bolt
Grease
Fitting
CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF
MOWER DECK
Frequently check, and clean if
necessary, the underside of the
mower deck. Grass build-up in
this area can affect the cutting per-
formance. Before inspecting or
cleaning, make sure that the en-
gine is shut off and the spark plug
wire is disconnected from the
spark plug.
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp.
When working near blades,
wear heavy leather gloves or
wrap blades in thick rags to
protect yourself from the
sharp edges.
Inspection/Cleaning of Mower
Deck
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts
to stop moving, and disconnect
spark plug wire.
2. Tip mower on rear wheels by
following instructions "Tipping
Mower For Service" in this
Section of Manual.
3. Use a plastic or metal scraper to
remove grass build-up from deck
or blades. If needed, spray with a
garden hose.
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