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Cutting Blades
WARNING:Besuretoshut the
engineoff, remove ignition
key, disconnect the spark plug
wke(s) and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended
starting before removing the cut-
ting Made(s} for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands
by using heavy gloves or a rag to
grasp the cutting Made.
WARNING: Periodically inspect
the Made spindles for cracks or
damage, especially if you strike a
foreign object. Replace immedi-
ately if damaged.
Thebladesmayberemovedas follows,
1, Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto
CuttingDeckRemovalon page21)thengently flip
the deck overto exposeits underside,
2, Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeck hous-
ingbaffleand the cuttingbladeto act asa stabilizer,
SeeFigure20,
3, Use a 15/18"wrenchto removethe hexflangenut
thatsecuresthe bladeto thespindleassembly,See
Figure20,
4, Toproperlysharpenthe cutting blades,removeequal
amountsof metalfrom bothends of the bladesalong
the cuttingedges, parallelto the trailingedge,at a
25° to 30° angle,
IMPORTANT:If the cuttingedgeof the blade hasalready
beensharpenedto within 1 5/8" fromthe edge,or if any
metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new
ones,See Figure21,
It is importantthateachcuttingblade edge be ground
equallyto maintainproperbladebalance,
Whenreplacingthe blade,be sureto installthe blade
withthe sideof the blade marked"Bottom" (orwith
a part numberstampedin it) facingthe groundwhen
the moweris in the operatingposition,
IMPORTANT:Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe blade
spindlehexflangenutto between70foot-poundsand 90
foot-pounds,
Figure 20
Figure 21
FUSES
• A fuseis installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto
protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedby excessiveamperage,
, If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your
tractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto becertain
thatthe fuse has notblown,
, It can eitherbe foundunderthe hoodmountedbehind
the top of the dashpanelon the supportbar,or under
the seat mountedto the insideof the tractorframe
nextto the batterytray,
Always use a fuse with the same
amperage capacity for replace-
ment.
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Periodically inspect
the Made spindles for
cracks or damage,
especially if you strike
a foreign object.
Replace immediately if
damaged.
Always use a fuse with
:he same amperage
capacity for replace-
ment.
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