Cutting Blades - Dixon DX152 Operator's Manual

Cutting Blades

to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that
the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when
hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop should decide whether the
blade can be repaired/ground or must be replaced.
Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a
heavy cloth when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be
carried out by an authorized service
workshop.
Blade Replacement
1. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped
GRass sIDe facing towards ground/grass
(down) or THIs sIDe UP facing deck and spindle
housing.
3. Seat the blade opening firmly onto the spindle
housing.
4. tighten blade bolt securely.
5. torque blade bolt to 90 ft/lbs (122 nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Dixon bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.
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1. Blade
2. Blade bolt (special)
3. Spindle housing
Blade attachment
WARNING!
Before performing any service or
adjustment checklist:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the Blade switch in the
disengaged position.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position
and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
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