Simplicity CFC Series Operator's Manual page 23

Normal Care
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Blade Installation
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Do not handle the blade with bare hands. Do not touch
the cutting edge.
Sharpening & Balancing
1. To remove a blade, wedge a wood block between blade
and housing to prevent rotation. Then, turn capscrew
counterclockwise to remove.
2. Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. Remove ail
nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely
damaged it should be replaced.
3. To balance the blade, use a balancing machine or the
following procedure. Clean all dried grass and debris
from the blade. Drive a small nail into the side of a
workbench or other vertical surface. Lubricate the nail
with a drop of oil. Center the blade center hole on the
nail. A balanced blade will remain level. File material off
heavier end of blade until It is balanced.
1. Reinstall the blade(s) with the tabs pointing upward. On
small blades, reinstall capscrew and lockwasher to arbor
shaft assembly. On large blades, reinstall two capscrews
th rough blade and arbor shaft assembly and secure with
lockwasher and nut on back side.
2. To tighten the capscrew, wedge a wood block between
blade and housing to prevent blade from turning.
Torque the capscrew to 36 to 54 ft. lbs. (49-73 Nm).
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