Mower Deck Maintenance; Servicing The Cutting Blades - Exmark VERTEX V Series Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Advertisement

Left cam shown.
1. Cam
8.
Adjust the cam until it aligns with the front or rear
reference bar and tighten the bolt for the cam.
Note: Moving the cam clockwise lowers the
handle; moving the cam counterclockwise raises
the handle.
Important: Ensure that the flat portion of
the cam does not go above a vertical position
(right or left); otherwise you may damage the
switch.
9.
Install the rear access cover and operator cushion.

Mower Deck Maintenance

Servicing the Cutting Blades

To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades
sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement,
keep extra blades on hand.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and move the motion-control levers
outward to the Park position.
2.
Shut off the machine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Figure 64
2. Bolt
3.
Unplug the battery charger if it is connected.
4.
Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the Off
position.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Inspect the cutting edges.
2.
If the edges are not sharp or have nicks,
remove and sharpen the blade; refer to
Sharpening the Blades (page 46).
3.
Inspect the blades, especially in the curved area.
g377041
4.
If you notice any cracks, wear, or a slot forming in
this area, immediately install a new blade.
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
45
Maintenance
Figure 65
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
g006530

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents