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Hex Flange Nut
Spindle Assembly
Each cutting blade edge has to be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly balanced
IMPORTANT:
blade will cause excessive vibration, may damage the tractor and/or result in personal injury.
4. Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from heavy side until it balances evenly.
5. Make sure to install the blade's bottom side (marked ''Bottom'' or with part number stamped) facing the ground
with the mower in operating position.
6.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 and 90 foot-pounds.
7. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.
Changing Transmission Drive Belt
NOTE: It is recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time.
Variable-Speed
Pulley
Single-Speed
Transmission
Wood Block
Figure 11
Battery Tray
Shift Lever
Opening
Belt Keeper
Idler Bracket
Double-Idler Bracket
Transmission Idler Pulley
Transmission Pulley
Figure 12
Worn blade edge
Sharpen edge evenly
Rear Idler Pulley
Front Idler Pulley
Keeper Pins
to drive pedal
NOTE: View shown from above tractor.
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Blade separation
Wind Wing
Drive belt (Lower)
Drive belt (Upper)
Engine Pulley
Front of Tractor
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