Scotts S1642 Operator's Manual page 41

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ALL brakes MUST be
adjusted. There are TWO spindle brakes on the 42-
Inch deck, and THREE spindle brakes on the 46-Inch
deck.
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6. Measure distance from brake surface (A) to pulley
braking surface (B). Brake to Pulley Distance should be: 2 –
3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in).
7. If adjustment is required, turn nut (C) on end of brake
rod (D) in correct direction to set brake at proper distance
from pulley.
8. Repeat on all brakes.
9. Install belt guard.
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
sharp. Always wear gloves when handling
mower blades or working near blades.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section).
2. Put lift lever in mowing position.
SERVICE MOWER
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3. Measure distance between blade tip and flat ground
surface.
4. Turn blade. Measure distance between other blade tip
and flat ground surface.
5. Install new blade, if the difference between the two
measurements is more than 3 mm (1/8 in).
Servicing Mower Blades (42-Inch Deck)
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
sharp. Always wear gloves when handling
mower blades or working near blades.
Removing Mower Blades
1. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If
necessary, remove mower deck.
2. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it
from spinning.
NOTE: Before removing hardware, note the orientation
of the cupped blade washer (C) to ensure proper
installation.
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3. Loosen and remove cap screw (A), hardened washer
(B), cupped blade washer (C), blade (D) and deflector cup
(E).
4. Inspect blades; sharpen, balance or replace blades as
necessary.
Installing Mower Blades
1. Lubricate cap screw threads lightly with a general
purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is to prevent rusting
and seizing.
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