Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual page 28

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WARNING
For yourpersonalsafety,do not handle the sharp
mower blades with bare hands. Carelessor improper
handlingof blades may result in serious injury.
WARNING
Foryour personalsafety,blade mountingcapscrews
must eachbe installed with two springwashers or a
hex washerand springwasher,then securely
tightened.Torqueblade mountingnut to 70-80 ft-lb
(95-108 Nm). Torqueblade mountingcapscrewto 45-
55 ft-lb (61-75 Nm).
Servicingthe Mower Blades
Service Intervah Every 100 Hours or As Required
1. Remove mower deck (see Mower Deck Removal and
Installation in the Assembly section).
2. See Figure 21. To remove blade for sharpening, use a
block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loosening
the capscrew.
3. Rremove the capscrew (D, Figure 22), hex washer (B),
spring washer (C), and blade.
4. Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If blade is
damaged, it must be replaced.
5. Balancethe blade as shown in Figure 20. Center the
blade's hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A
balanced blade will remain level.
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7.
Reinstall the blade (Figures 22) with the tabs pointing
up toward the mower deck as shown.
Reinstall the hex washer (B, Figure 22), spring washer
(C) and capscew (D). Use a wooden block (A) to
prevent blade rotation while tightening the nut (D) to
45-55 ft-lb (61-75 Nm).
Figure 20: Balancing the blade
A - Workbench
B - Nail
Figure 21: Blade removal - follow arrow to loosen
Figure 22: Blade installation
A - 4x4 Wood Block
B - Hex Washer
C- Spring Washer
D - Blade Capscrew
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