Simplicity 16HP V-Twin manual Servicing the Mower Blades, Blade Brake Check

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Regular Maintenance

SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp

improper handling of blades may result in serious

1.Remove mower from the tractor. See Mower Installation & Removal.

2.Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents.

If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps.

3.To remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap- screw (Figure 29).

4.Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced.

5.Balance the blade as shown in Figure 30. Center the blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanced blade will remain level.

6.Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 31. Secure with a capscrew, spring washer and hex washer (be certain the hex washer is aligned with the hex shaft). Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).

,A WARNING

For your personal safety, blade mounting

 

capscrews must each be installed with a hex

 

washer and spring washer, then securely

 

tightened. Torque blade mounting capscrew to

 

45 - 55 ft. Ibs. (61 - 75 N.m.)

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BLADE BRAKE CHECK

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at t?e mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait severaiseconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.

Figure 30. Balancing The Blade

Figure 31. Installing The Blade

 

A. 4x4 Wood Block

C. Spring Washer

B. Hex Washer

D. Blade Bolt

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