Sharpening Standard Blade(S) - Snapper LT180H48DBV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
48" MOWER DECK REMOVAL
Follow steps 1 and 2 (42" Mower
Deck Removal on previous page20),
then lower the deck onto the gage wheels
prior to disconnecting the front and rear lift arms.
A. Disconnect the front lift arm first by
B,
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removing the hairpin, washer, and clevis pin. ,, _., _
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After disconnecting front lift arm, remove _ , _ _,.
hairpins and washers from rear deck swivels, then _-_ "-, \cumin
slide each swivel out from rear deck brackets. ..,, _..._ PiN
NOTE: It may be necessary to slightly prop up the
front of the deck when removing clevis pin to take
pressure off of front lift arm. The same procedure
should be used when removing swivels from the rear
deck brackets.
WEAR LIMITS - STANDARD BLADES
Mower Blades should be checked for excessive wear
and damage before each use. See Figure 34 for Blade
wear conditions on a standard Blade.
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(c) D ANaE.OUS CONOmON,
DONOT USE ON MOWER!
SILHOUETTE
OF 48" DECK
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FIGURE 34
4. Install sharpened or new Blades, (SNAPPER Part
No. 2-6691) and secure each with the Cone Wash-
er and Mounting Bolt. Torque Mounting Bolts to
40 ft. Ibs.
5. If Blade is in good condition but cutting edge is dull,
sharpen at a 25 degree angle as shown in Figure 36.
/MOUNTING BOLT
,a_.."v (TORQUE TO 40
FOOT POUN0S)
Blades should be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen
Blades ONLY if good condition. Replace if worn or
damaged. Install new Air Lifters on Blades if so
equipped when the Blades are being replaced.
WARNING
Never use a blade that shows signs of excessive
wear or damage. Refer to Figure 34 for STANDARD
blade wear limits.
STANDARD MOWER BLADES - REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the Mower Deck from Tractor following
instructions on page 20 under, "MOWER DECK
REMOVAL".
2. Carefully position the Deck to access Blades and
inspect both Blades for signs of damage or wear.
3. Remove Blade(s) Mounting Bolt(s) and Cone
Washer(s) from each Blade and remove Blades to
sharpen or replace as needed. See Figure 35.
FIGURE 35
SHARPENING STANDARD BLADE(S)
Blades should be kept sharp at all times. When the
Blade(s) are dull, cut grass will be ragged and lawn will
usually turn brown. Sharpen standard Blades as
follows:
1. Sharpen the 2-1/2" cutting edges on standard
mower Blades at a 25 ° angle. See Figure 36.
2. Tighten the Blade Mounting Bolt to torque
specified as shown in Figure 35.
BLADE TIP /
/
1/2"
FIGURE 36
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