SECTION 5 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE
5.1.5. SPINDLE TO SPINDLE DECK BELT
INSTALLATION - 48", 52", & 61"
DECKS
1. | Route | new belt for | 48" | cutting deck, | 52" | cutting | ||
| deck, and 61" cutting decks, onto bottom ,qroove of | |||||||
| center | Spindle | Pulley | and | Ieft hand | Spindle | Pulley. | |
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2. | Install | cutting | deck | belt | according | to | CUTTING | |
4.Refer to the STANDARD BLADE REPLACEMENT
chart above for correct SNAPPER replacement Blades.
5.Should Blades be in acceptable condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees. See Figure 5.5.
HEAVY END
DECK BELT INSTALLATION. |
OF BLADE
BLADE
22° to 28°
5.2 CUTTING BLADE SERVICE
Check Blades at frequent intervals to insure they are securely tightened and in good condition. Replace if
chipped, bent, or notched. See Figure 5.4 for Blade wear limits.
1I64'
ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE
FIGURE 5.5
lNEW BLADE
,_....._ WEAR LIMIT
{NOTCH STARTS)
DANGEROUS CONDITION!
DO NOT USE ON MOWER!
_REPLACEWITHNEW
BLADE.
FIGURE 5.4
1.Use the following chart for ordering replacement Blades for the 36", 48", 52" and 61" cutting decks.
36" DECK 48" DECK 52" DECK 61" DECK
ISTANDARD BLADE REPLACEMENT
7029246 7029247 7029246 7029251
5.2.1.BLADE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING
1.Move the Mower to a smooth, level surface, turn the Ignition Key to STOP position, remove Key, disconnect Spark Plug Wire from Spark Plug and secure Wire away from Plug.
2.Remove Blades.
NOTE: When sharpening Blades, leave 1/64" untouched. Razor sharp Blades will chip easily and dull quickly. Commercial baIancers are available and should be used in accordance with the manufactureCs instructions.
6.Balance each Blade after sharpening by grinding metal from the heavy end of the blade.
7.Place the Blade mounting bolt into Blade and place Blade spacers over bolt. Make certain each blade is installed with the same amount of spacers removed.
8.Install Blade mounting bolt with spacers and blade into spindle.
9.Install an equal amount of Blade spacers onto each
Blade mounting bolt.
10.Install the Blade mounting nut on each Blade mounting bolt. See Figure 5.6.
11.Torque each Blade mounting bolt and nut to 70 - 80
ADJUSTING
SPACERS
BLADE
__BEVELED
WASHER
WARNING
Take NOTE of the number of Blade Spacers that I are under the Blade Mounting Nuts and on the_
Spindle side of the Blade. |
3.Clean and inspect each Blade for excessive wear and damage. See Figure 5.4 for Blade wear limits.
TIGHTEN
MOUNTINGFOOTPOUNDS BOLT
FIGURE 5.6
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