How To Sharpen Blades; Belt Replacement - Kubota RCK72-F36 Operator's Manual

22 MAINTENANCE
BHow to Sharpen Blades
1. To sharpen the blades, clamp the blade securely in a
vise.
Use a large mill file and file along the original bevel
until sharp.
2. To check the blade for balance, place a small rod
through the center hole. The blade should balance on
this rod. If the blade is not balanced, file the heavy side
of the blade until balance is achieved.

BELT REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the mower from the machine.
2. Remove the left and right hand shields from the mower
deck. Also only for RCK54-F28 remove the center
shield.
3. Clean around the gear box.
4. Remove the belt from the tension pulley.
5. Remove the right hand bracket which mounts the gear
box to the mower deck.
Slip the belt over the top of the gear box.
6. To install a new belt, reverse the above steps.
(1) Tension pulley
(2) Belt
(3) Bracket (RH)
(4) Tension spring
IMPORTANT:
To avoid the misalignment of the center spindle.
A Before attaching the bolt, attach the right hand bracket
securely.
A Tighten bracket bolts securely.