Snapper SFH13320KW important safety instructions Servicing the Mower Blades, Installing The Blade

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SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

•Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps.

•To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 6).

•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.

•Balance the blade as shown in Figure 7. Center the blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanced blade will remain level.

•Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 8. Secure with a bolt and flat washer and torque bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).

WARNING

Mower blades are sharp. For your personal safety, do not handle mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. For your personal safety, blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened. Torque blade mounting bolts to

70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.)

Regular Maintenance

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Figure 6. Removing the Blade

 

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Figure 7.

Balancing The Blade

 

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Figure 8.

Installing The Blade

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B.Flat Washer

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Contents McDonough, GA 30253 USA Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual forImportant Safety Instructions Safe Handling of Gasoline Maintenance Table of Contents Throttle Control Engine Ignition SwitchControl Functions Motion Control LeversOperator Presence / Parking Brake Handles PTO Engagement SwitchCutting Height Adjust Handle Operational Safety ChecksDecal Dash Panel Decal Hot Decal Danger Safety DecalsDriving the Mower General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Starting the EnginePushing the Mower by Hand Operating on a SlopeStopping the Mower MowingLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessTire Pressure Check Tire PressureSee Before Every Spring FallCheck / Change AIR Filter Replace Spark Plug Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter OIL & Filter ChangeGreaseOil LubricationServicing the Mower Blades Installing The BladeTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Deck Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceDeck Height Indicator Cutting Height AdjustmentTo Adjust the Cutting Range To Adjust the Cutting HeightDeck Leveling Adjustment 4 PlacementTo Level the Mower Deck Belt Removal and Replacement Mower Deck Drive BeltTransaxle Drive Belt Ground Speed Control Lever Location Adjustment Adjusting the Lever HeightAdjusting the Lever Position Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentHOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & Aerate General InformationTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions Cut Here On First Pass Second Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingInch Proper Cutting HeightWhat Mowing Patterns to USE When and HOW Often to MOWMowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn How to start a healthy compost pileComposting Tips On Dealing With ClippingsStepped Cutting Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStreaking Stepped CuttingUneven Cutting ScalpingStingers Snapper Product Registration Form Year Limited Warranty Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

SFH13320KW specifications

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