Blade Care - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

1. To remove trail shield, lift rear door, and press shield
in on either side to remove from hole. See Figure 5-2.
2. Remove shield from opposite hole and replace with
new shield in the opposite order and manner of
removal.

Blade Care

WARNING: When removing the cutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protect your hands with a pair of heavy
gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the
blade. Be certain to disconnect the power supply.
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,
especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when
necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service.
1. Stop the motor and disconnect the power supply to
the mower. Turn the mower on its side.
2. Use a block of wood between blade and mower deck
to prevent the blade from turning when the bolt is
removed.
3. Loosen and remove the blade bolt, locking plate, and
blade.
4. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind-
ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while
it is still on the mower. When sharpening the blade,
follow the original angle of grind and grind each cut-
ting edge equally to keep the blade balanced. Balance
the blade on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
WARNING: An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating
at high speeds. It may cause damage
to mower, and could break causing
personal injury.
5. Place the cutting blade, locking plate, and blade bolt
on the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in finger
tight. Refer to Figure 5-3.
NOTE: Make certain to replace the parts in the exact
order in which they were removed. When installing the
cutting blade, be sure it is installed with the curved ends
pointing towards the mower deck and not towards the
ground.
6. Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench
to assure the bolt is tightened properly. The recom-
mended torque for the blade bolt is 170-220 in. lbs.
WARNING: The blade hardware is not
only used to attach the blade assembly,
but is also an insulated safety device
and should never be altered in any way.
If replacement is necessary, use original equipment
parts as shown in the parts list.
Figure 5-2: Remove the trail shield.
Locking
Plate
Figure 5-3: Remove blade and hardware.
To insure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your
lawn mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
• We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.
• Make certain the power supply is disconnected.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
• Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign sub-
stance such as oil or stains. Replace extension cord
if cut or damaged in any way.
• Wind cord in a series of equal loops on each side of
your hand to prevent snarling.
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Blade
Blade
Bolt

Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat-
ing at high speeds. It
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
The blade hardware
is not only used to
attach the blade
assembly, but is also
an insulated safety
device and should
never be altered in
any way. If replace-
ment is necessary,
use original equip-
ment parts as shown
in the parts list.