MTD 769-01645A Cutting Blades, inch, Fuses, Always use a fuse with, Bladesmayberemovedas follows

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Cutting Blades

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WARNING: Be sure to shut

the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cut- ting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immedi- atdy if damaged.

The bladesmayberemovedas follows.

1.Removethe deckfrombeneaththe tractor,(referto Cutting Deck Removal)thengentlyflip thedeck overto exposeitsunderside.

2.Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeckhous- ingbaffleandthe cuttingbladeto act as a stabilizer. SeeFigure24.

3.Usea 15/16"wrenchto removethe hexflangenut thatsecuresthe bladeto the spindleassembly.See Figure24.

4.Toproperlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequal amountsof metalfrombothends of the bladesalong thecutting edges,parallelto the trailingedge,at a 250to 300angle.

IMPORTANT:Ifthe cuttingedgeof the bladehasalready beensharpenedto within15/8" fromtheedge,or if any metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new ones. SeeFigure25.

It is importantthateachcuttingbladeedgebeground equallyto maintainproperbladebalance.

Whenreplacingtheblade,be sureto installthe blade withthe sideof the blademarked"Bottom" (orwith a part numberstampedinit) facingthe groundwhen the moweris inthe operatingposition.

Figure 24

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1-5/8 inch

Figure 25

iMPORTANT:Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe blade spindlehexflangenut to between70foot-poundsand90 foot-pounds.

Fuses

•A fuseis installedinyour tractor'swiringharnessto protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage causedby excessiveamperage.

•Ifthe electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your

tractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto becertain thatthe fusehas notblown.

Itcan eitherbefoundunderthe hoodmountedbehind the top of the dashpanelon the supportbar,or under the seatmountedto the insideof the tractorframe nextto the batterytray.

WARNING

Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, discon- nect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before remov- ing the cutting blade(s for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

Periodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. :teplace immediately if damaged.

Always use a fuse with

the same amperage capacity for replace- ment.

amperage capacity for replace-

,__ Always use a fuse with the same ment.

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