Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
32
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
STANDARD BLADE SYSTEM WITH S-BLADES (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Deck Removal) then gently flip the deck over to expose
its underside.
2. Use a 15/16” wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle
assembly when loosening the hex nut (a) and washer (d)*
securing the blade (b). A block of wood (c) may be placed
between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade
(b) to help in breaking loose the hex nut (a) and washer (d)*
securing the blade. See Figure 47.
(a
)
(d
)
(c
)
(b
)
*
* If equipped
Figure 47
Installing the Blade
FASTATTACH™ BLADE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Set the tractor deck height to its highest position.
2. Properly orient the blade. The bottom of the blade is labelled
“Grass Side”.
3. Position the blade under the spindle assembly and carefully
align the large opening in the center of the blade over the
tractor blade retainer. See Figure 48.
Figure 48
4. Push the blade upward against the blade adapter until the
collar above rises. See Figure 43.
5. Rotate the blade clockwise to align with the blade adapter.
See Figure 49.
Figure 49
NOTE: If too much resistance is felt while turning the blade then
the spindle is rotating, the blade is not properly aligned on the
blade adapter, and installation will not be successful.
6. There will be an audible click when the blade is properly
locked in place. See Figure 50.
Figure 50
STANDARD BLADE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. With the deck removed gently flip the deck over to expose
its underside.
2. Line up the hole in the center of the blade with the star-
shaped retainer at the bottom of the spindle assembly and
slide the blade into place.
3. Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle and
the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 46 on
page 31.
4. Thread on the hex flange nut to secure the blade to the
spindle assembly.
5. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange
nut to 70-90 ft-lbs (94.9-122 N-m).
6. Re-install the deck (refer to Changing the Deck Belt &
Reinstalling the Deck in this section).
NOTE: When replacing or reinstalling the blade, be sure to install
the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a
part number stamped in it) facing the ground.
STANDARD BLADE SYSTEM WITH S-BLADES (IF EQUIPPED)
1. With the deck removed gently flip the deck over to expose
its underside.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...