Cutting Blades - Husqvarna MZ28ZTBF Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Cutting Blades
To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that
the blades are well sharpened and not damaged
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks
should be replaced.
Blades damaged from hitting obstacles that result
in a breakdown should be replaced. The service
workshop should decide whether the blade can be
repaired!ground or must be replaced Balance the
blades after sharpening
Check the blade mounts
Blade Replacement
WARNING!
Blades are sharp, Protect your
hands with gloves andlor wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
t.. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped
"GRASS SIDE" facing towards ground/grass
(down) or "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and
cutter housing.
3. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
4., Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft-lbs (60W5 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves andfor wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried
out by an authorized service workshop.
1
Blade
2 Blade bolt (special)
3 Cutter housing
Blade attachment
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position.
3, Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it cannot
come in contact with the plug,
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