Mower Blade Replacement; Blade Sharpening; Mower Drive Belt & Engine Belt Removal & Replacement - Snapper 0 Series Operator's Manual
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS
& REPAIR
4.5
MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
4.5.1.
BLADE WEAR LIMITS
1. Inspect
blade frequently
for
signs
of
excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.5.
NEW BLADE
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WEAR LIMIT
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(NOTCH STARTS)
DANGEROUS
CONDITION!
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DO NOT USE O N MOWER_
REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE.
FIGURE 4.5
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WARNING
DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of
excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.5. Wear heavy
leather gloves
when
handling
or working
around
cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can
cause severe injury.
4.5.2.
BLADE SHARPENING
1.
Remove blade. See Figure 4.6.
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BLADE
BEVELED
WASHER
MOUNTING
BOLT
2. Inspect condition of blade.
See Figure 4.5.
3. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at
22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond
existing cutting edge. See Figure 4.7.
WARNING
_,
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting
blade
that
shows
signs
of
excessive
wear
or
damage.
BLADE
\
22 ° TO 28 °
BLADE TIP
ORIGINAL
CUTTING
EDGE
FIGURE 4.7
4.6
4. Check blade balance after sharpening.
If necessary,
correct
blade
balance
by
grinding
the
heavy
end
of
blade.
IMPORTANT:
Blade balancing
should be
performed by a qualified dealer.
5. Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.6. Torque
blade
mounting
bolts
to
recommended
range of 70 to 80 ft. Ibs.
MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows
signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken.
WARNING
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments,
maintenance
or
service
with the engine
or blades
running.
Stop
blades.
Stop
engine.
Set
brake.
Remove
key.
Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas
only) secure wires away from
spark plugs. Engine
and components
are HOT. Avoid serious burns by
allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
4.6.1.
ENGINE BELT REMOVAL
1. Remove mower drive belt cover.
2. Remove old belt.
FIGURE 4.6
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