MAINTENANCE
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BLADE SERVICING
Inspect blades for condition and proper installa- tion each time before operation. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn or has any other damage. Small.nickscan be giound out when sharpening.
Blade Removal
For right and left spindles, install spindle lock wrench (5) through belt shield and into holes in spindle pulley as shown. Remove bolt which has RIGHT HAND THREADS. Remove cup washers, washer and blade.
On the center spindle use blade wrench handle. The handle will rotate against gearbox stand
.whenblade bolt is removed.
Shoulder washer will not normally come off unless intentionally removed.
Blade Installation
1.Install spindle lock wrench through belt shield and into holes in spindle pulley as shown.
2.Installshoulder washer (if removed) small end up. Make sure blade cutting edge is positioned
,. to lead in clockwise rotation, as viewed from top of mower.
3.Excessive blade slipping can cause cup washers to burn and lose their clamping force, Inspect cup washers to determine if they are burned or have lost their clamping force. Replace as necessary.
Use a new Nylok blade bolt when you replace the blade. Do not substi- tute any other bolt for the special blade bolt. It is
4.Installtwo cup washers on bolt. Installwasher and blade on bolt. Remember bolt has right hand threads; install bolt and blade assembly into spindle. Torque bolt to 23.5 kg/m (170 ft,/ Ibs). Remove spindle lock wrench from pulley and shield.
1. Blade
2.Shoulder washer
3. Left belt shield
4.Spindle lock wrench
5.Spindle lock wrench handle
6.5/8"Standard flat washer
7.Cup washers
8.Blade bolt, special Nylok (right hand threads)
Blade Assembly
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