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4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT
It is not necessary to remove the complete blade holder
assembly to replace the blades. Blade bolts are accessible
through a hole in the top of the mower deck. Always re-
place both blades on a blade holder using two blades having
the same weight. Use only OEM replacement blades. (See
Figure 4-3)
A. Raise rotary mower and securely block in position
B. Remove nuts from blade bolts through the access
hole in the mower deck (Figure 4-3). The RC30
5
requires a 1
/
" socket.
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C. Inspect blade bolt shoulder for wear. Replace if
necessary.
D. Assemble new blades to blade holder using
blade bolts, nuts, and lockwashers. Tighten nuts
to 325 ft./lbs.
E. Check to be sure blades swing 360
will not swing freely, remove, locate problem, and
repair. Operating rotary mower when blades will not
swing freely will cause excessive vibration, damaging
implement.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 4-1
o
freely. If blades
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Figure 4-2
Before Each Use
To remove yoke shield: Turn slotted head
o
90
with screwdriver, remove turn screw
and slide cover back.
Figure 4-3 Blade Removal
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