MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Blade Bolt Tightness
Blade bolt tightness should be checked at the correct
interval (page 52).
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3.
4.
Disconnect the spark plug CiSp.
The blade is sharp, and it spins at high
speed during operation.
Contact with a moving blade can cut
you severely and can amputate fingers.
Before working on or near the blade, al-
ways disengage the PTO, and remove
the ignition key to prevent accidental
starting.
Wear heavy gloves to protect your
hands.
Remove the mower deck from the riding mower; see page
73.
Put on heavy gloves and turn the mower deck upside down.
Wearing heavy gloves, clean dirt and grass from the blade
and the inside of the mower deck.
Hold the blade firmly, or block it with a piece of wood, and
use a torque wrench to check bolt torque on the three bolts.
Center 10 x 28 mm bolt
tightening torque:
5.0 kg-m (36.2 ft-lb)
Side blade bolts
(12 x 25 mm) tightening
torque:
8.5 kg-m (61.5 ft-lb)
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