Cutting Blades; Blade Replacement - Dixon SPDZTR 42 Operator's Manual

Cutting Blades

to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that
blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when
hitting obstacles.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried
out by an authorized service workshop.
let the service workshop decide whether a blade
with large nicks 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.

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 cutter
housing.
3. Seat the blade's opening firmly onto the cutter
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.
mAIntenAnCe
Check the blades
1. blade
2. blade bolt (special)
3. Cutter housing
Blade attachment
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