Service Information Bulletin (No. 96-002) - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETINS
Service Information Bulletin
May 13, 1996
SUBJECT:
AFFECTS:
There have been a few reports of the mulching blades contacting each other following installation
of the mulch kit.
This can be remedied by loosening the spindle mounting bolts and pushing each spindle to the
outside (refer to illustrations below), and then re-tightening the mounting bolts. On the 46" mower
deck, also loosen the center spindle mounting bolts, push it forward and retighten the mounting
bolts.
Push Spindle
Out
S
Peery Gibson
Product Service Manager
10 - 4
www.servicemanualall.com
MULCHING BLADES CONTACTING EACH OTHER
SABRE Lawn Tractors with BM 18617 (38") and BM 18618 (46") Mulch Kits
installed.
Service Note: TORQUE SPINDLE MOUNTING NUTS TO 16 ft.lbs. (22 Nm)
38" DECK
DO NOT hold blade with bare hand.
Blades are sharp and could cause personal injury.
Wear gloves or wrap blades with cloths
to prevent being cut by blade.
When removing or installing blades,
use a block of wood wedged between deck and blade
to keep spindle from turning.
Push Spindle
Out
Push Spindle
Out
CAUTION!
No. 96-002
46" DECK
Push Spindle
Forward
Push Spindle
3/5/97
Out