HUSTLER Truck Engine 108277 Parts Manual page 100

WARNING: Never attempt to straighten a bent blade by heating, or weld a cracked or broken blade
as the blade may break and cause serious injury. Replace worn or damaged blades.
WARNING: Never work with blades while engine is running or deck clutch switch is engaged (on).
Always place deck clutch switch in the disengaged position, place control levers in the park brake
position and turn engine off and disconnect negative battery cable. Block up mower when you must
work under it. Wear gloves when handling blades. Always check for blade damage if mower strikes
rock, branch or other foreign object during mowing!
WARNING: Always wear adequate eye protection when grinding mower blades.
Do not sharpen to original pattern (below).
It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following
the re sharpening pattern shown above
FIG. 55
Warped Blade (Replace)
Straight Blade
Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades
FIG. 56
9-30
Re sharpening
pattern
Original edge
Cutting
plane
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