Mower Off-Season Storage - Simplicity 5200 Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
anced blade will remain level. File mat¬
erial off heavier end of blade until it is
balanced.
7. Reinstall each blade with the tabs
pointing up toward deck and secure
with a capscrew, cup washer, and spline
washer. Be sure all splines are aligned
and washer is flush against blade. Use a
wooden block to prevent blade rotation
and torque capscrew to 55 ft. lbs. (74
N.m). (figure 20).
^^WARNING
Blade mounting capscrews must be
installed with the cup washer and spline
washer and then securely tightened.
Torque blade mounting capscrews to 55
ft. lbs. (74 N.m).__
MOWER OFF-SEASON STORAGE
To protect your mower, store it in an
enclosed dry area. To prepare the mower for
off-season storage perform the following.
1. Remove mower from tractor if tractor
is to be used without mower. (See
Mower Installation and Removal sec¬
tion)).
2. Clean top and underside of mower to
remove all grass and dirt.
3. Coat all bare metal surfaces with a good
quality paint (available from your deal¬
er) or a light coat of oil to prevent
rusting.
4. Lubricate mower (page 16).
5. Check, sharpen and balance the mower
blades (page 16).
6. The belt should be stored in a cool, dark
place away from sunlight or any heat
source.
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