Troy-Bilt RZT 42 Operator's Manual page 32

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DECK MAINTENANCE
Cleaning And Blade Care
WARNING: Before performing any main-
tenance, place the PTO switch in the
"OFF" position, engage the parking
brake lever, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key from
the switch. When servicing the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharpened blades.
Clean the underside of the mower deck at the end of
the mowing season or when buildup of cut material
on the underside is noticed.
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the
spindle pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when
mowing tall, dry grass.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.
Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so
that the blades remain balanced and the same angle
of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharp-
ened many times, or if any metal separation is present,
it is recommended that new blades be installed. New
blades are available at your authorized dealer.
The blades may be removed as follows.
• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer
to Deck Removal on page 28) then gently flip the
deck over to expose its underside.
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• Use a 15/16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on
top of the spindle assembly when loosening the
hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may
be placed between the deck housing and the
cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking
loose the hex nut securing the blade. Refer to
Figure 35.
HEX FLANGE NUT
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
Figure 35
• When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are
installed so that the wind wings are pointing
upward toward the top of the deck.
• Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on
page 29).
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