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Turn off the water supply.
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Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to
disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.
Also remove the belt covers and remove any
accumulated grass clippings.
BLADE CARE
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, place the
PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the
brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key from the
switch to avoid accidental starting and injury.
When servicing the mower deck, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.
IMPORTANT: Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades
evenly so that the blades remain balanced and the
same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has been sharpened to
within 5/8 inch of the wind wing radius (See Figure 57),
it is recommended that new blades be installed. New
blades are available at your authorized dealer.
WOOD
HEX
BLOCK
NUT
BLADE
1-1/8 INCH WRENCH
Figure 57
When removing the blades, use a 1-1/8 inch wrench to
hold the hex head of the spindle bolt when loosening
the hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may
be placed between the deck housing and the cutting
edge of the blade to assist in removal of the hex nut
securing the blade (Refer to Figure 57).
5/8" From
Radius
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After replacing the blades, apply grease to the
exposed threads at the bottom of the spindle bolts to
prevent rust buildup.
When replacing the blades, be sure they are installed so
that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of
the deck housing. Tighten the nuts to 90 to 110 ft-lbs.
(122 to 149 N·m).
LUBRICATION
After every 10 hours of operation and/or before putting
the deck into winter storage, lubricate the spindle as-
semblies and the spindle belt idler arm with 251H EP
grease or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium
grease. Excess grease will be expelled from the invert-
ed upper seals of the spindle assemblies. Listen for
the muffled crackling noise of grease being expelled
through the seal to indicate the spindle assembly is ful-
ly greased. Refer to Figure 58.
Every 50 hours, or twice yearly, lubricate the double
pulley with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2
multipurpose lithium grease. Do not over lubricate.
Refer to Figure 58.
3
5
4
2
7
8
1. Spindle Belt Cover
2. Flange Lock Nuts
3. Idler Arm Lever
4. Stop Bracket
5. Front Ball Wheels
Figure 58
6
6
1
1
2
5
6. Spindle Assembly
Grease Fittings
7. Idler Arm
Grease Fitting
8. Double Pulley
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