Figure 5. Blade Balancing
1.Follow original sharpening pattern.
2.Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave approximately 1/64" blunt edge.
3.Do not sharpen back side of blade.
4.Sharpen both cutting edges equally to keep blade balanced. Balance blade using the method shown in Figure 5.
Figure 6. Blade Sharpening
Blade Installation
CAUTION
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
NOTICE
■When installing blade, the lift of the blade must be toward the spindle blade housing as shown in
Figure 7. Torque bolt (1) into shaft assembly to 100 lbs-ft.
Figure 7. Blade and Spindle Assembly
1.Place blade over blade pilot on the bottom of the shaft assembly.
2.Place bell washer (2) over blade and insert blade bolt (1). Torque blade bolt to 100 lbs-ft.
CHAIN SHIELDING
Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or damage property.
•If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when any- one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
•This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- tive devices cannot prevent all objects from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and replace any damaged chain links.
MAN0765 (12/5/2008) | Owner Service 21 |
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