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Lu bri ca tion:
*Grease zerks are located on top of each spindle. Apply slowly 2-3 pumps of grease
per spindle after every 50 hours of operation. Do not over grease. In very dirty, sandy or
wet conditions, more frequent greasing may be advisable.
Re moval and Re in stal la tion of Mower Blades for Sharpening or Re -
place ment:
1. Blades in stalled af ter se rial #AA1032 are bi-di rec tional—sharp on both sides.
Since one spin dle turns clock wise and one coun ter clock wise, the blades can
sim ply be ex changed to get a new cut ting edge. The sec ond time the blades need
to be sharp ened, it is ad vis able to sharpen both sides so that the cy cle can be
re peated. NOTE: The left blade spin dle has a stan dard right hand threaded bolt
and needs to be turned coun ter clock wise to re move blade. The right spin dle has a
left hand threaded bolt and needs to be turned clock wise to re move.
2. To remove each blade, place a short piece of 2 x 4 wood between the end of the
blade and an appropriate structural part of the underside of the deck to prevent
rotation. Wearing gloves is recommended.
3. Use a 3/4 inch wrench to loosen the blade bolt and remove the blade to sharpen or
replace.
4. When reinstalling a blade, the wood block must be placed on the opposite side to
prevent rotation for tightening. Tighten so that blade is firmly held in place. Additional
tightening will occur while mowing. This is natural because of the blade rotating.
5. Always install the "winged" bracket between the bolt head and the bottom of the
blade. This serves as a support washer as well as reducing the potential for bearing
damage from wrapping string or wire.
Mower Tire Pres sure:
Mower tire inflation pressure should be a maximum of 20 psi.
Stor age:
Be fore the mower is stored, thor oughly clean both the un der side of the deck and any
ac cu mu lated clip pings or de bris on the top side. If mower is set up on its side for stor -
age, be sure to se cure it to pre vent an ac ci den tal fall.
Sharpening Blades:
It is rec om mended that blades be sharp ened and bal anced by a pro fes sional. Main tain
bal ance, same bevel, and length of sharp ened sur face.
MAINTENANCE
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