Replacing The Mower Belt - Kubota T2090BR-AU Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
1. Sharpen the cutting edges if they look like blade
(B).
2. Replace the blades if they look like blade (C).
(A) New blade
(B) Worn blade
(C) Cracked blade
Replacing
1. Dismount the mower deck from the machine.
(See DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK on page
21.)
Then turn it over to expose the blades.
2. Wedge a block of wood between the blade and
mower housing or use a box wrench over the pulley
nut to prevent the spindle from rotating while
removing the blade bolts; loosen the blade bolt as
illustrated.
IMPORTANT :
• Use the proper metric size box or socket
wrench to tighten or loosen the blade
mounting bolt.
(1) Block
3. To sharpen the blades yourself, clamp the blade
securely in a vise.
Use a large mill file and file along the original bevel
until sharp.
4. To check the blade for balance, place a small rod
through the center hole. If the blade is not
balanced, file the heavy side of the blade until
balance is achieved.
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(A) "LOOSEN"
5. To attach blades, be sure to install the cup washer
between the blade and bolt head. Then tighten the
bolt securely.
(1) Spindle holder
(2) Blade
(3) Cup washer
(4) Bolt
IMPORTANT :
• Tighten the blade bolts from 103 to 118 N⋅m
(76 to 87 lbf⋅ft) of torque.
• The blade bolts have Right hand threads.
Turn them counterclockwise to loosen.
• To prolong the service life of the blades,
reposition them as shown in the figure
below periodically. RCK42P also.
(1) LH blade
(2) Center blade
(3) RH blade

4. Replacing the mower belt

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to reinstall the removed cover after
replacing the belt.
T2090BR-AU,T2290KW-AU,T2290KWT-AU
SERVICE AS REQUIRED