Blade
Before each use, inspect the blades for damage or excessive wear.
l Remove the engine switch key and disconnect the spark plug cap to
prevent accidental starting.
l Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades.
1. Set the parking brake, and move the P.T.O. lever to the OFF (disengag-
ed) position.
2. .Raise the deck height adjusting lever as high as it will go.
3. Inspect the blades for cracks, bending and wear;
l The right blade can be seen through the discharge opening.
l The left blade can be seen under the left side of the deck.
4. Rotate the blades 1 80° and inspect the other sides.
LEFT BLADE DISCHARGE COVER
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RIGHT BLADE