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31
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 42
15. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck
lift up and out of the way.
16. Gently slide the deck out from underneath the tractor.
Removing the Blades
WARNING
Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before
removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves
when grasping the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks or
damage, especially after you’ve struck a foreign object.
Do not operate the tractor until damaged components
are replaced.
If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been
sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace the
blades with new ones.
FASTATTACH™ BLADE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Set the tractor deck height to its highest position.
2. Carefully feel for the finger grooves on the blade collar at the
sides of the blade.
3. Push upward on the blade collar and hold it. See Figure 43.
Figure 43
4. While holding the collar in the upward position, rotate
the blade counter-clockwise to free it from the collar. See
Figure 44.
Figure 44
5. When the hole in the center of the blade aligns with the
tractor blade retainer, carefully lower the blade. See
Figure 45.
Figure 45
STANDARD BLADE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal earlier in this section) then gently flip the deck over
to expose its underside.
2. Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle and
the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 46.
Figure 46
3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the
spindle assembly.
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