7.15 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ____________________________________________
Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level surface. Never work on a mower that is supported only by the
jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the mower is lifted, put the chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not lifted.
Remove dirt, grease and oil from the stud threads. Do not lubricate threads.
Put the wheel on the hub. Inspect the wheel to make sure of full contact between surface of
wheel and hub.
Tighten all hardware with your fingers, then torque hardware in the order shown. When
possible, tighten nuts in the top position.
Check and torque hardware each day until torque is kept at 85-95 ft.lb. (115-128Nm).
7.16 BLADE CHANGE __________________________________________________________
All Cutter Implements
1.
Start the engine and fully lift the cutting implements. Stop the engine
and remove the key.
2.
If necessary, lift up on the front of the implement housing for better
access to the blade. Support the implement housing in this position.
3.
Use a block of wood or other means to prevent the blade from turning.
4.
Remove blade bolt (A) and washer (B).
5.
Remove blade (C) from implement.
6.
Fit new blade.
7.
Assemble washer (B) and blade bolt (A) to motor spindle. The cupped
side of the washer must face the blade.
8.
Use a block of wood or other means to prevent the blade from turning.
Torque the blade bolt to 95 ft-lb (129 Nm).
Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe cuts. For your
protection, hold blades with thick leather work gloves only.
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WARNING
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