Sharpening Blades - Great Dane Scamper Hydro GLKW1536S Operator's Manual

Picture Note: Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration
2.Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface.
3.Rotate blade 180° and measure distance between other blade tip and
flat ground surface.
4.Install new blade if the difference between the two measurements is
more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).
5.Repeat for all blades.
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Replacing Mower Blades
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always
wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near
blades.
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1.Use two long-handled 15/16 in. wrenches to loosen nut (A).
2.Remove nut (A), blade bolt (B), three 1/4 in. washers (C) and blade (D).
3.Install replacement blade:
• Blade wing must face toward top of mower deck.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When installing the blade:
• Make sure the blade is properly seated on the blade bolt.
• Make sure the three spacers (C) are in place on top of blade.
• Install blade bolt (B), blade (D), three 1/4 in. washers (C) and nut (A).
• Tighten blade nut to 81 N•m (60 lb-ft).
4.Lower machine.
5.Adjust mower deck to a desirable cutting height.

Sharpening Blades

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are dangerous!
• Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener.
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C
D
•Always wear gloves while working on blades.
•Always wear safety eye protection when grinding.
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B
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