Sabo 97-14 HS Operator's Manual page 37

D
3. Loosen and remove cap screw (A), hardened washer
(B), cupped blade washer (C) and blade (D).
4. Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as
necessary.
INSTALLING MOWER BLADES
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be careful, sharp edges
on mower blades. Always wear gloves when
handling mower blades.
1. Lightly lubricate cap screw threads with a general
purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is to prevent rusting
and seizing.
C
2. Position mower blade (D) with the cutting edge towards
the ground onto the mower spindle.
3. Install cupped blade washer (C) with cup side toward the
blade.
4. Install hardened washer (B).
5. Install and tighten cap screw (A) by hand until mower
blade is in full contact (fully seated) with spindle.
6. With mower blade blocked, to prevent spinning, tighten
cap screws to 56 N•m (41 lb-ft)).
SERVICE MOWER
C
B
A
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D
B
A
M88112h
Service Mower - 33
Servicing 107 cm (42 Inch) Mower Deck
Blades
REMOVING MOWER BLADES
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be careful, sharp edges
on mower blades. Always wear gloves when
handling mower blades.
1. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If
necessary, remove mower deck.
2. Using a wooden block, prevent mower blades from
spinning.
NOTE: Before removing hardware, note the orientation
of the cupped blade washer (B) to ensure proper
installation.
D
3. Loosen and remove cap screw (A), cupped blade
washer (B), blade (C) and deflector cup (D).
4. Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as
necessary.
INSTALLING MOWER BLADES
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be careful, sharp edges
on mower blades. Always wear gloves when
handling mower blades.
1. Lightly lubricate cap screw threads with a general
purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is to prevent rusting
and seizing.
C
B
A
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