Cutting Blades; Blade Replacement - Dixon ZTR SPEEDZTR 48SE Operator's Manual

Cutting Blades

To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that
blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when
hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop should decide whether the
blade can be repaired/ground or must be replaced.
Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a
heavy cloth when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be
carried out by an authorized service
workshop.

Blade replacement

1. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped
GRass sIDe facing towards ground/grass
(down) or tHIs sIDe Up facing deck and spindle
housing.
3. Seat the blade opening firmly onto the spindle
housing.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely.
5. Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lbs (60-75 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Dixon bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.
MaIntenanCe
Check the blades
1. Blade
2. Blade bolt (special)
3. Spindle housing
Blade attachment
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