Cutter Blade Maintenance - Dixon 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:

CAUTION
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation.
Observe proper blade position prior to removal.
1. Safely raise front of mower.
2. Hold or block blade from turning.
3. Loosen blade nut and remove blade.
4. When replacing blade, tighten blade
nut securely. Refer to diagram. Be
sure blade is centered on pilot before
tightening nut to 60 ft. lbs.
Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
New Blade
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Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety.
Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto
cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade.
When notch starts,
(No trash guard on 30" machines)
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE
BLADE IN THIS
CONDITION!
discard blade