Blade Sharpening; Blade Options - Land Pride AFM4016 Operator's Manual

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Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication
6. (Model 1416 Only.) Reinstall the two outside bolts.
Tighten to correct torque listed in the Torque Values
Chart in the "Appendix" section on page 46.
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Models 4011 & 4014 Shown
Blade & Blade Bar Removal
Figure 4-4
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Models 4016 Shown
Blade & Blade Bar Removal
Figure 4-5
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Blade Sharpening

!
CAUTION!
ALWAYS wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a
blade.
NOTE: Care should be taken in order not to remove
any more material than necessary to sharpen blade.
1. If the blade cutting edge is dull or nicked, it should be
replaced or sharpened.
2. Clean blade, blade washer and mounting surface of
all debris before replacing or sharpening.
3. Grind cutting edge at the same bevel as the original.
See Figure 4-6. Sharpen only the top of the cutting
edge to maintain sharpness.
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4. Check blade balance by positioning the blade
horizontally on a nail or shaft through the center hole.
See Figure 4-7. If either end of the blade rotates
downward, grind (remove) metal on that end until the
blade will balance. The blade is properly balanced
when neither end drops. Balance of a blade is
generally maintained by removing an equal amount
of material from each end of the blade when
sharpening.
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Blade Options:

•
Low Lift Blades - For use in sandy soils
•
Mulching Blades - For leaf mulching
AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M
Blade Sharpening
Figure 4-6
HORIZONTAL
NAIL OR SHAFT
Blade Balancing
Figure 4-7
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