MAINTENANCE

Blade replacement

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

Remove blade bolt by turning

 

counterclockwise.

Install new or re-sharpened blade with

 

stamped “GRASS SIDE” facing towards

 

ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP”

1

3

 

2

 

5

 

4

facing deck and cutter housing.

1. Blade

8050-802

• Install and tighten blade bolt securely.Torque

blade bolt to 27-35 ft/lb (35-45 Nm).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.

Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

2. Center hole

3. Cutter housing

4. Blade bolt

5. Lockwasher Blade attachment

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