Axion ZT18533, CZT2142 Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower Blades, Blade Removal 42 & 52 Deck

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CLEAN DECK &

CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES

Service Interval: 25 hours or as required.

WARNING

For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury.

 

WARNING

 

 

Figure 26. Blade Removal - 33” Deck

 

For your personal safety, blade mounting

 

 

 

hardware must each be installed as per

 

 

 

instructions. Torque blade mounting hardware to

 

 

torque noted in instructions.

 

 

 

 

1.

Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal” in

 

 

 

the OPERATION section).

 

 

 

 

2.

See Figures 26 and 27. Remove blade to inspect it

 

 

 

or to safely access the underside of the mower deck.

 

 

 

Use a block of wood to prevent blade rota

while

 

 

 

loosening the hardware by turning it

 

 

 

 

counterclockwise.

 

 

 

 

3.

Remove the hardware and blade.

 

 

 

4.

Clean the underside of the mower deck.

 

 

LOOSEN

5.

Inspect the blade(s) for nicks or dull edges. Use a file

 

 

 

 

to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If the blade is

Figure 27. Blade Removal - 42” & 52” Deck

 

damaged, it must be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Balance the blade as shown in Figure 28. C

nter the

 

 

 

blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A

 

 

 

balanced blade will remain level. If the blade is not

Workbench

 

 

balanced, continue to sharpen the heavy side until it

 

 

 

 

 

balances.

 

 

 

 

7.

Reinstall the blade with the lift wings (D, Figure 30; E,

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

Figure 31) pointing up toward the mower deck as

 

 

 

shown.

 

 

 

 

8.

Reinstall the hardware as noted in Figures 29

 

Nail

 

through 31. Use a wooden block to prevent blade

 

 

rotation while tightening the hardware to the following

 

 

 

torque:

 

 

Figure 28. Balancing The Blade

 

 

33” Blade - 30-40 ft. lbs. (41-54 Nm)

 

 

 

 

42” Blade - 80-90 ft. lbs. (108-122 Nm)

 

 

 

 

52” Blade - 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm)

 

 

 

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Contents 18.5, 21, 26HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S ManualNot For Reproduction25 Table of ContentsGeneral Operation Safety RulesIgnition System For Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceSafe, effective operation Safety & Operation DecalsIdentification Numbers SampleEngine Speed Control/Choke OperationControl Functions Ground Speed Levers Parking Brake LeverGeneral Operating Safety Fuel Recommendations Checks Before StartingStarting the Engine Emergency StoppingStopping the Rider & Engine Pushing the Rider by HandReverse Travel Practice Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsRemoving the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck Fixed Idler Pulley Figu e 14. Mower Belt R uti Idler Pulley ArmWer Belt Engine Dr ve Pulley18.5, 21HP Briggs & Stratton MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Rider MAINTENANCE, All ModelsCheck Tire Pressure Accessing the Engine CompartmentService Interval 25 Hours Cooling Areas and AIR FilterOil LubricationGrease Lubricating Rider Blade Removal 42 & 52 Deck Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower BladesDC CA NotSystem Clean the Battery and Cables Check Rider SafetyOperational Safety Checks Feeler Gauge Check / Adjust PTO ClutchWin ow Change Engine OIL & Filter Change Engine OILSingle Cylinder Models Air Filter Lat Air Filter Cover Service AIR Filter & PRE-CLEANER 18.5 & 21 HP EnginesAir Filter Removal & Installation Air Filter Removal Filter Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Clean Combustion Chamber Briggs & Stratton ModelsPre-Cleaner Service Air Filter ServiceCutting Height Adjustment Service & AdjustmentsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentEngine Adjustments Brake AdjustmentSide to Side Leveling 33 Decks Mower Deck Leveling AdjustmentsDeck Side to Side Leveling 42 & 52 DecksJam Nuts hidden from view Front To Back Leveling 33 DeckTurn the blade front-to-back as shown in Figure Front To Back Leveling 42 & 52 Decks Mower Drive Belt Replacement 42 Decks Mower Belt ReplacementMower Drive Belt Replacement 33 Decks Decks only Arbor Drive Belt ReplacementMower Deck Washout Port After Storage StorageStorage Before StorageTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Transmission SpecificationsChassis Engine 21HPReplacement Parts Service ItemsNot For Not For Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateHOW High to MOW the Grass Proper Mowing Speed When and HOW Often to MOWNot For

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