500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck
Check the Mower
Assembly
Check Torque - Mower Blades
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp. For your personal safety, do not handle mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. Blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened. Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.)
1.Park the machine on a flat, level surface and engage the parking brake.
2.Lock the deck lift pedal in the
3.Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing up toward the deck as shown in Figure 7. Torque the bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).
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Figure 7. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation
A.Mower Blade Mounting Bolt
B.Flat Washer
C.Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation)
D.4 X 4 Wooden Block
TP | 6 | 1/2008 |
