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Note:
If the blade is not balanced, file some
metal off the end of the sail area only
Figure 35
1. Blade
3.
Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
Installing the Blades
1.
Install the blade and adapter onto the spindle
shaft
(Figure
36).
Important:
The curved part of the blade
must be pointing upward toward the inside
of the mower to ensure proper cutting.
Figure 36
1. Spindle shaft
2. Adapter
3. Blade
2.
Install the curved washer (cupped side toward
the blade) and the nut.
3.
Torque the nut to 35 N∙m (26 ft-lb).
(Figure
34).
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2. Balancer
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4. Curved washer
5. Nut
Cleaning
Cleaning the Underside of
the Mower Deck
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the
mower-deck housing.
Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action
and clipping dispersal.
Important:
Do not use water to clean the mower
deck, otherwise you could damage the electric
motors.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the machine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Raise the machine off the ground so that you
can access beneath it. Support the machine
using jackstands.
WARNING
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to
support the machine and cause serious
injury.
Use jack stands when supporting the
machine.
4.
Scrape buildup of grass and other debris from
the mower deck, finished surfaces, and wheels.
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
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