Craftsman ZTS 6000, 107.289860 manual Clean Deck CHECK/REPLACE Mower Blades

CLEAN DECK &
CHECK/REPLACE	MOWER BLADES
Service Interval: 25 hours or as required.
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp
mower blades with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling of blades may result in serious
injury.
WARNING		LOOSEN
For your personal safety, blade mounting		Figure 23. Blade Removal
capscrews must each be installed with two spring
washers or a hex washer and spring washer, then
securely tightened. Torque blade mounting nut to
80-90 ft-lbs(108-122	Nm).

1.Remove mower deck (see "Mower Deck Removal" in the OPERATION section).

2.Remove blade to inspect it or to safely access the underside of the mower deck (see Figure 23). Use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loosen- ing the capscrew by turning it counterclockwise.

3.Remove the nut (C, Figure 24), spring washers (B), and blade.

. Clean the underside of the mower deck.

5.Inspect the blades for nicks or dull edges. Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If the blade is dam- aged, it must be replaced.

. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 25. Center the blade'shole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanced blade will remain level. If the blade is not balanced, continue to sharpen the heavy side until it balances.

. Reinstall the blade with the lift wings (D, Figure 24) pointing up toward the mower deck as shown.

. Reinstall the spring washers (B, Figure 24) and nut

(C). Use a wooden block (A) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the nut (C) to 80-90 ft-lbs (108-122 Nm).

Figure		24. Blade Installation
A.	4x4	Wood Block	C. Blade Nut
B.	Spring Washers		D. Lift Wings

Workbench

Nail

Figure 25. Balancing The Blade

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