MAINTENANCE
Cutting Blades
In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/ ground or must be replaced.
Balance the blades after sharpening. Check the blade mounts.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.
Blade replacement
1.Remove blade bolt by turning counte rclockwise.
2.Install new or resharpened blade with stamped “GRASS SIDE” facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter housing.
3.Install and tighten blade bolt securely.
4.Torque blade bolt to 90 ft/lbs (122 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Dixon bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.
Check the blades
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1.Blade
2.Blade bolt (special)
3.Cutter housing Blade attachment