Servicing The Mower Blades - Snapper 200Z Operator's Manual

Adjustments and Service
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B
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Figure 25. Mower Leveling - Front-to-Back

Servicing the Mower Blades

1. Remove mower deck (see Mower Removal and
Installation).
2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood
(A, Figure 28) to prevent blade rotation while loosen-
ing the hardware.
3. Remove the bolt (C), blade washer (B), and blade.
4. Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If blade is
damaged, it must be replaced.
5. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 27. Center the
blade's hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A
balanced blade will remain level.
6. Reinstall the blade (Figure 28) with the tabs pointing
up toward the mower deck as shown.
7. Reinstall the blade washer (B, Figure 28), concave
side up, and bolt (C). Use a wooden block (A) to
prevent blade rotation while tightening the hardware.
Torque hardware to 50-60 ft-lbs (68-81 Nm).
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting
hardware must be installed with the blade
washer, then securely tightened to 50-60 ft-lbs
(68-81 Nm).
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the
sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling of blades may result in
serious injury.
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B
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Figure 26. Blade Removal
Workbench
Figure 27. Balancing the Blade
Figure 28. Blade Installation
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