Sabo 108-17 HS manual Servicing Mower Blades, Installing Mower Blades

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Picture Note: Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration.

3.Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface.

4.Rotate blade 180° and measure distance between other blade tip and flat ground surface.

5.Install new blade if the difference between the two measurements is more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).

6.Repeat for all blades.

Servicing Mower Blades

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

Removing Mower Blades

1.Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary, remove mower deck.

2.Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning.

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3.Loosen and remove two cap screws (A) and blade (B). Do not remove two nuts/bushings (C) inside holes of the blade adapter.

4.Inspect blades; sharpen, balance or replace blades as necessary.

Installing Mower Blades

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1.Make sure that two nuts/bushings (C) are in place.

2.Position mower blade (B) with the cutting edge towards the ground.

3.Align the center hole (D) in the blade with the spindle shaft (E) and put the blade onto the mower spindle.

4.Install and hand tighten cap screws (A) until mower blade is in full contact (fully seated) with spindle.

5.Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and tighten cap screws to 62 N•m (46 lb-ft).

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Contents Sabo 108-17 HS Machine Use Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Thank You for Purchasing a Sabo ProductRecord Identification Numbers Product IdentificationSabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Table of Contents Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever Safely SafetyPictorial Safety Signs Avoid InjuryAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Belts Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and AcidsAvoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown ObjectsOperating Safely CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelChecking Mowing Area Rotating Blades are Dangerous Parking SafelyTowing Loads Safely Avoid Tipping Keep Riders OffWear Appropriate Clothing Practice Safe MaintenancePrevent Fires Handling Fuel Safely Tire SafetyFuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Operator Station Controls Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted SurfacesMiscellaneous Controls Miscellaneous AccessoriesMower Setting Approximate Cutting Height Adjusting SeatAdjusting Cutting Height Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and above Checking Mower LevelAdjusting Mower Level Testing Park Brake Switch Testing Safety SystemsTesting PTO Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting Seat Switch Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shown Testing Reverse Implement Option RIOStarting the Engine Using the Park BrakeUsing the Fuel Gauge Using the Service ReminderStopping the Engine Idling EngineTravel in Reverse Using Travel Controls on Automatic TransmissionUsing Headlights Engine OnUsing Cruise Control Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOEmergency Stopping Pushing Machine Using Mower Lift LeverTransporting Machine on Trailer Unplugging Mower or Optional BaggerUsing Weights Using Mulch CoverUsing CargO Mount System Using Storage AccessoryMowing Tips Using Tire ChainsParts Replacement PartsPart Numbers Servicing Your Machine Service IntervalsIntervals After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Checking Engine Oil Level Service EngineAvoid Fumes Engine OilPicture Note Right side of engine Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine FinsChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Changing Engine Oil and FilterChecking Spark Plug Loosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover BReplacing Fuel Filter Adjusting CarburetorChecking Transmission Service TransmissionRemoving Mower Service MowerInstalling Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Adjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckChecking for Bent Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Installing Mower BladesBalancing Blades Sharpening BladesRemoving and Installing the Battery Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Cleaning Battery and TerminalsReplacing Headlight Bulb Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Fuse Removing and Installing Hood Service MiscellaneousFilling Fuel Tank Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratch Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces CleaningUsing Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Tractor ElectricalMower Troubleshooting Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage Storing SafetyStorage Preparing Machine for StorageStorage Check Machine Safety System AssemblyCharge and Connect Battery Adjust Mower LevelSpecifications Sound Measurements Mower Deck 107 cm 42Recommended Lubricants Speed of Rotation of the Cutting DeviceSabo 108-17 HS Lawn Tractor Declaration of ConformityBelt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower Drive IndexSpindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Right Tools Prompt Service Service StatementSabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Record Service Dates Service Record