Linch Pins
Linch Pins
Figure. 6 | Height of Cut Clevis Pin |
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower.
A. Mower Deck
1.Removing the Mower Deck:
a.Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
b.Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Cap- ture the lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin above the lift handle.
c.Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod.
Note: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten- sion of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.
d.Detach the mower drive belt.
e.Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2).
f.Turn front caster wheels outward.
g.Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and remove.
h.To install reverse the process.
2.Changing a Blade:
a.Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.
b.Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing.
c.Use a
d.Remove the hex nut using a
e.Remove the hex nut.
f.To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to
WARNING:
Never mow with dull blades! Blades that are bent should be replaced! The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.
a.Apply the parking brake.
b.Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times.
c.Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades.
d.Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing.
e.Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing it on a blade bal-
ancer. Do not use
f.If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the cutting surface on that end.
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