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Figure 23
1. Sharpen at original
angle
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade
balancer (Fig. 24). If the blade stays in a horizontal
position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the back side
of the blade. Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
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Figure 24
1. Blade
Installing the Blade(s)
1. Install the washer, blade, flat washer, and the blade nut
(Fig. 25).
Important
The curved part of the blade must be
pointing toward the inside of the mower to assure proper
cutting.
2. Tighten the bland nut to 80-100 ft–lb. (109-136 Nm).
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Figure 25
1. Nut
2. Flat washer – thick
3. Blade
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2. Balancer
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4. Washer – thin
5. Spindle
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Greasing and Lubrication
Service Interval/Specification
Grease the mower after every 25 operating hours or once a
year, whichever occurs first. Grease more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the end of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
1. Lubricate the blade spindles and gauge wheel bearings
(Fig. 26).
Figure 26
Servicing the Blade Drive Belt
Removing the Blade Drive Belt
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower,
page 12.
2. Remove pulley cover mounting screws and pulley
covers from both blade pulleys.
3. Push on idler to release tension and remove the belt
from the pulleys (Fig. 27).
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