Cutting Blades; Blade Replacement - Husqvarna MZ5425S Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Cutting Blades
For the best moving results, it is important that blades
are well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked by
hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop decide whether a blade
with large nicks can be repaired/ground or must be
replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
WARNINGt
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a
heavy cloth when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be
carried out by an authorized service
workshop.
Blade replacement
1. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped
GRASS SIDE facing towards ground/grass
(down) or THIS SIDE UP facing deck and spindle
housing.
3. Seat the blade's opening firmly onto the spindle
housing.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely.
5. Torque blade bolt to 40-55 ft/Ibs (54-75 Nm).
1, Blade
2, Blade bolt (special)
3, Spindle housing
Blade attachment
8058-129
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.
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