Husqvarna EZ5224BF / 966495901, EZC4824BF / 966047501, EZ5224 / 966038301 manual Cutting Blades

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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.

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Check the blades

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 counterclockwise.

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 Husqvarna bolt if required.

Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

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1.Blade

2.Blade bolt (special)

3.Cutter housing

Blade attachment

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