Chapter 2: Blade And Belt; Blades; Blade Removal - MTD "A" Series Professional Shop Manual

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Blades

The condition of the blades will greatly effect the quality of the cut.

The blades should be sharpened and balanced after every hour of cutting, depending on local conditions. A dull

blade tears the grass instead of cutting it. Torn grass blades leaves a rough look and makes the grass vulnerable to

diseases.

Blades need to be examined for damage before sharpening. Blades must be balanced after sharpening to

reduce the vibrations felt from the deck.

Bent blades are a sign of a blade impact. The blades must be replaced and the engine inspected for a bent

crankshaft if a bent blade is found.

Blades come in a variety of styles; side discharge, mulching, bagging, combination, there are even de-thatching

blades on the market. The A and B Series mowers come equipped with a 3-in-1 blade from the factory. The outer part

of the leading edge cuts the grass. A wing on the back edge lifts the grass for the next blade and propels clippings

toward the bag or side discharge chute if the path to either is open. A stepped-up cutting edge just in-board of the

outer cutting edge mulches clippings as they fall, if the side and/or rear discharge chute(s) are closed and the mulch

plug is in place.

The air flow in the cutting deck is generated by the spinning blades. If the blades are mounted upside down, the

air flow will be reversed pushing the grass down instead of standing up.

NOTE: Blades that are mounted upside down, increase the risk of impacting an object.

An incorrect or improperly mounted blade can crate a thrown object hazard.

! CAUTION

Blade removal

To remove the cutting blade:

490-850-0005

Figure 2.1