Mower Blades - Dixon 8000 Series Operator's Manual

CAUTION

MOWER BLADES

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen
blades, proceed as follows.
A.
B.
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D.
E.
BELTS:
Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick
gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the
blade.
:
Remove bolt and flat washer mounting blade on shaft. Remove blade.
Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
Sharpen blade with a hand file, electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear
gloves and eye protection when sharpening. Grind blade at original 25
degree bevel.
Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance
pedestal. Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.
Install blade, flat washer and bolt. Make sure to tighten bolt to 60 ft. lbs.
New Blade
25 degrees
When notch starts,
discard blade
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE
BLADE IN THIS
CONDITION!
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