Craftsman 987.889 owner manual Service, Adjustments, Blade Installation

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SERVICE

Blade Installation

Blades must be installed perpen- dicular to each other (see Figure

5-17).

Install mower blade as shown in

Figure 5-18with flat side down. Install washer on bolt. Tighten bolts to a torque value of 35 ft. Ibs. (47 Nm).

NOTE: If top bolt is removed, re-

install using LOCTITE #242 thread sealant.

AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT

Figure 5-17

Torqueto

_"- Mower Blade

Washer

BoltHTorqueto

-<--------35 Ft. Lbs.

Figure 5-18: Blade spindle.

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987.889 specifications

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