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DECK
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings,
leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debds Is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may
prevent proper mulching, dlecharge or bagging.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clear_ with a suitable tool (make certain the spark
plug wire Is drsconnected).
CUTTING BLADE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND SHARPENING
Blade Adapter
Blade Bell Support
× Bolt
Figure 11
• When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves
or a rag before grabbing the blade.
• Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft,
See Figure lt.
• Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
WARNING; Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign
object. Replace when necessary.
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of gdnd as a guide, g is extremely important that each
curling edge receives an equal amoul}t of gdnding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and It could
break causing personal injury,
The blade can be tested by balancing it on e round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until
it balances evenly, It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the when
testing for balance.
Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner
sudace of the blade adapter with light oil.
• Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the
ground when the mower is in the operating position.
• Slide blade adapter onto engine crankshaft
• Place blade on adapter. Becertalnthebladeisalignedwithandseatedonththebladeadapterflanges.
• Place blade bell support or_ blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with the
small here in the blade,
• Replace hex bolt.
• Tighten hex bolt to thrque: 450 in. Ibs. rain., 600 in. Ibs. max.
NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your unit, the blade bolt must be checked pedodical]y for correct torque.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to the trouble shooting section of this manual for helpful inlormagon.
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