Great Dane GDWG17KAE Operator's Manual page 22

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2. Remove nut (A), blade (B), blade washers (C) and bolt
(D).
3. Install blade (B), blade washers (C), bolt (D) and secure
using nut (A). Tighten nut to 80 N•m (60 lb-ft).
Balancing Mower Blades
1. Clean blade.
2. Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal
position.
3. Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of
blade will drop.
4. Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.
Sharpening Blades
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always wear safety eye
protection when grinding.
• Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file or electric blade
sharpener.
SERVICE MOWER
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B
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• Keep original bevel (A) when grinding.
• Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B)
or less.
• Balance blades before installing.
Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Remove mower deck drive and spindle drive belt.
3. Remove mower blade.
A
B
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