Clean, Sharpen & Balance Blades - Simplicity 6100 Series Operator's Manual

CLEAN, SHARPEN & BALANCE
BLADES
1. Remove the mower from the tractor.
2. Position the mower as in figure 19.
Secure the mower so it will not fall or
slide.
LNormal
Cam
WARNING
Do not handle the sharp mower blades
with bare hands. Avoid touching the
cutting edge. Careless or improper
handling of blades may result in ser¬
ious injury.
6. Check and balance blade. Use a b5-
_ancing machine or the fixture shown
in figure 20. File material off heavier
end of blade until it is balanced.
WARNING
Blade mounting capscrews must be
installed with the cup washer and
spline washer and then securely tight¬
ened. Torque blade mounting cap¬
screws to 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m).
7. Reinstall each blade with the tabs
pointing up toward deck and secure
Figure 19. Removing Blade
3. Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from inside the mower deck and blade.
4. To remove the blade for sharpening
use a wooden block to hold blade
while removing the capscrew (figure
19).
5. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine
edge. Remove all nicks and dents in
with a capscrew, cup washer, and
spline washer. Be sure the splines on
the spline washer are aligned with the
shaft and the washer is flush against
blade. Be sure cup washer is installed
concave side up. Use a wooden block
to prevent blade rotation and torque
capscrew to 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m) (figure
21).
blade edge. If blade is severely damag¬
ed, it should be replaced.
17