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Cutting
Blades
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WARNING: Be sure to shut
the engine off, remove ignition
key, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended
starting before removing the cut-
ting blade(s) for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands
by using heavy gloves or a rag to
grasp the cutting blade.
WARNING: Periodically inspect
the blade spindles for cracks or
damage, especially if you strike a
foreign object. Replace immedi-
atdy if damaged.
The bladesmay be removedas follows.
1. Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto
Cutting Deck Removal)thengently flip thedeck
overto exposeits underside.
2. Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeck hous-
ing baffle and the cuttingbladeto act as a stabilizer.
See Figure24.
3. Use a 15/16"wrenchto removethe hexflangenut
that securesthe bladeto the spindleassembly.See
Figure24.
4. Toproperlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequal
amountsof metalfrom bothends of the bladesalong
thecutting edges,parallelto the trailingedge,at a
250to 300angle.
IMPORTANT:If the cuttingedgeof the blade hasalready
been sharpenedto within 1 5/8" from theedge,or if any
metal separation is present,replacethe bladeswith new
ones. See Figure25.
It is importantthat eachcuttingblade edge be ground
equallyto maintainproperblade balance.
Whenreplacingtheblade,be sureto installthe blade
with the sideof the blade marked"Bottom" (or with
a part numberstampedin it) facingthe groundwhen
the moweris in the operatingposition.
Figure 24
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1-5/8 inch
Figure 25
iMPORTANT: U sea torquewrenchto tightenthe blade
spindlehexflangenut to between70 foot-poundsand 90
foot-pounds.
Fuses
• A fuse is installedin your tractor'swiringharnessto
protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedby excessiveamperage.
•
If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your
tractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto be certain
that the fuse has notblown.
It can eitherbe foundunderthe hood mountedbehind
the top of the dashpanelon the supportbar,or under
the seat mountedto the insideof the tractorframe
nextto the batterytray.
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Always use a fuse with the same
amperage capacity for replace-
ment.
WARNING
Be sure to shut the
engine off, remove
ignition key, discon-
nect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground
against the engine to
prevent unintended
starting before remov-
ing the cutting blade(s
for sharpening or
replacement. Protect
your hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag
to grasp the cutting
blade.
Periodically inspect
the blade spindles for
cracks or damage,
especially if you strike
a foreign object.
:teplace immediately if
damaged.
Always use a fuse with
the same amperage
capacity for replace-
ment.
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