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Cutting Blades
WARNING: Besuretoshut the
engine
off, remove ignition
key, disconnect the spark plug
wke(s) and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended
starting before removing the cut-
ting Made(s} for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands
by using heavy gloves or a rag to
grasp the cutting Made.
WARNING: Periodically inspect
the Made spindles for cracks or
damage, especially if you strike a
foreign object. Replace immedi-
ately if damaged.
Thebladesmay be removedas follows,
1, Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto
CuttingDeckRemoval o n page21) thengently flip
the deck overto exposeits underside,
2, Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeck hous-
ing baffle and the cuttingbladeto act asa stabilizer,
See Figure20,
3, Use a 15/18"wrenchto removethe hexflangenut
that securesthe bladeto thespindleassembly,See
Figure20,
4, Toproperlysharpenthe cutting blades,removeequal
amountsof metalfrom bothends of the bladesalong
the cuttingedges, parallelto the trailingedge,at a
25° to 30° angle,
IMPORTANT: I f the cuttingedgeof the blade hasalready
been sharpenedto within 1 5/8" fromthe edge,or if any
metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new
ones, See Figure21,
It is importantthat eachcuttingblade edge be ground
equallyto maintainproper bladebalance,
Whenreplacingthe blade,be sureto installthe blade
with the sideof the blade marked"Bottom" (or with
a part numberstampedin it) facingthe groundwhen
the moweris in the operatingposition,
IMPORTANT: U se a torquewrenchto tightenthe blade
spindlehexflangenutto between70 foot-poundsand 90
foot-pounds,
Figure 20
Figure 21
FUSES
• A fuse is installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto
protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedby excessiveamperage,
,
If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your
tractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto be certain
that the fuse has notblown,
,
It can eitherbe foundunderthe hoodmountedbehind
the top of the dashpanelon the supportbar,or under
the seat mountedto the insideof the tractorframe
next to the batterytray,
Always use a fuse with the same
amperage capacity for replace-
ment.
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Periodically inspect
the Made spindles for
cracks or damage,
especially if you strike
a foreign object.
Replace immediately if
damaged.
Always use a fuse with
:he same amperage
capacity for replace-
ment.
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