Sears 987.889 Owner's Manual page 33

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Blade Installation
Blades must be installed perpen-
dicular to each other (see Figure
5-17).
Install mower blade as shown in
Figure 5-18 with flat side down.
Install washer on bolt. Tighten
bolts to a torque value of 35 ft.
Ibs. (47 Nm).
NOTE: If top bolt is removed, re-
install using LOCTITE #242
thread sealant.
t
FRONT
Figure 5-17
Torqueto
_"- Mower Blade
I
Washer
I
BoltH Torqueto
-<--------35 Ft. Lbs.
Figure 5-18: Blade spindle.
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