Exmark STARIS E Series Operator's Manual page 31

Figure 20
1. Install bushing in blade prior to installing bushing in
spindle.
B. Install bushing/blade assembly into spindle.
Figure 21
1. Use wrench here for blade installation. This nut has
been torqued to 130-160 ft-lb (176–217 N-m)
2. Torque to 50-60 ft-lb (68-81 N-m) Apply lubricant to
threads as needed to prevent seizing. Copper-based
anti-seize preferable. Grease acceptable substitute.
C. Apply lubricant to threads of blade bolt as
needed to prevent seizing. Copper-based
anti-seize preferable. Grease acceptable
substitute. Install blade bolt finger tight. Place
wrench on the top spindle nut then torque the
blade bolts to 50-60 ft-lb (68-81 N-m).
WARNING
Incorrect installation of the blade or
components used to retain the blade can
be dangerous. Failure to use all original
components and assembled as shown could
allow a blade or blade component to be
thrown out from under the deck resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
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Always install the original Exmark blades,
blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown.
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