CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Operating a mower deck with loose or weakened blade bolts can be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦A loose or weakened blade bolt could allow a blade rotating at a high speed to come out from under the deck, causing serious injury or property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Replace the blade bolt after striking a foreign object. Use only the following replacement parts:
Blade bolt –
♦DO NOT lubricate the threads of the bolt or spindle before assembly.
♦Torque the blade bolt to
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BLADE BOLT INSTALLATION
4.2.3Check for loose hardware:
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible
4.2.4Check tire pressures:
The front caster tires are
NOTE: Do not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty.
4.2.5Lubricate grease fittings:
Service Interval: Refer to chart.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
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