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Motor Shaft
Figure 13
Installingthe Blade
WARNING:
The blade hardware is not only
used to attach the blade assembly, but is also
an insulated safety device and should never
be altered
in any way.
If replacement
is
necessary,
use original equipment
parts as
shown in the parts list on page 16.
•
Place the cutting blade, locking plate, and blade
bolt on the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in
finger tight. Refer to Figure 13.
NOTE: Make certain to replace the parts in the exact
order in which they were removed. When installing the
cutting blade, be sure it is installed with the curved ends
pointing towards the mower deck and not towards the
ground.
•
Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench
to assure the bolt is tightened properly. The
recommended torque for the blade bolt is 450-600
in. lbs. To insure safe operation of your uniL all nuts
and bolts must be checked periodically for correct
tightness.
Sharpeningthe Blade
To sharpen the blade, first remove the blade as outlined
in the previous section. DO NOT attempt to sharpen the
blade while it is attached to the mower. The blade can
be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
•
When sharpening the blade, follow the original
angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important
that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of
grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade.
•
Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft
screwdriver or a blade balancer as shown in Figure
14.
•
If the blade is not balanced, remove metal from the
heavy side until it balances evenly.
WARNING:
An unbalanced
blade will cause
excessive
vibration
when
rotating
at high
speeds.
It may also cause damage to the
mower and could break, causing
personal
injury.
•
Reinstall the blade as described earlier in this
section making certain to torque the cutting blade to
specifications.
1. Insertscrew driver through hole
2. Balanced blade will be parallel to ground
Screw Driver
Blade
\
Ground
Figure 14
MowerDeck
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electricshock,
do not exposethemower to water.
The underside
of mower deck should
be cleaned
after
each use as grass clippings,
leaves,
dirt and other
debris will accumulate.
This accumulation
of grass
clippings,
etc., is undesirable
as it wilt promote
rust and
corrosion.
•
Remove
any buildup
of grass and leaves on or
around the motor cover (do not use water).
Wipe
the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
•
If debris is allowed to build up on the underside
of
the unit, tilt the mower forward
or on its side and
scrape it clean with a suitable
tool.
Lubrication
At the beginning and end of each mowing season:
•
Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door
with a light oil.
•
Lubricate the height adjustment levers and related
hardware with light oil.
•
Remove the wheels and lubricate the surface of the
axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with
light oil.
•
Remove the blade and blade hub assembly and
lubricate the motor shaft with light oil or engine oil.
Refer to Figure 13.
13
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