Dixon 44, 44, 44, 36, 36, 42, 42 manual Blades, Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

Blades

In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

WARNING!

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

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.

Check the blade mounts.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

8011-604

Check the blades

Blade replacement

•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” facing deck and cutter housing.

•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.

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1.Blade

2.Center hole

3.Cutter housing

4.Blade bolt

5.Lockwasher Blade attachment

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