Alamo TX235 manual Blade Sharpening, Blade Installation, Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

BLADE SHARPENING

Always sharpen both blades at same time to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in Figure Mnt-R-0008Always sharpen blades by grinding. DO NOT heat and pound out edge. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave a 1/16" blunt edge. Do not sharpen back side of blade. Mnt-R-0273.

Avoid personal injury. Always block the cutter up to prevent if from falling when the blades and/or carrier are being serviced.

When sharpening blades, grind each end the same amount to maintain balance. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage blade spindle bearings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in mower housing.

BLADE INSTALLATION

Install washer on blade bolt, insert bolt into blade, thread bolt into spindle shaft.

NOTE: Blade bolt has left hand threads. Tighten blade bolt to 150 ft./lbs. Torque. Use heavy leather gloves during tightening process to hold blade and wrench.

TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-8

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