Blade Care - Husqvarna 968999250 Operator's Manual

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BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blades must be kept
sharp. Replace bent or damage blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8)
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or
wrap blade with heavy cloth.
• Remove blade bolt by turning
counterclockwise.
• Install new or resharpened blade with
stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck
and cutter housing.
IMPORTANT:
TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY,
CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH
STAR ON CUTTER HOUSING.
• Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 ft./lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT
TREATED.
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FIGURE 8
1. BLADE
2. CENTER HOLE
3. STAR
4. CUTTER HOUSING
5. BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL)
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