MAINTENANCE
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WORN
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Blade Condition
BLADE INSPECTION
Before each use, check each mower blade for damage or abnormal wear.
1.Start the engine and raise the mower deck fully with the Lift Control Lever set to "UP. Turn the Lowering Speed Control knob fully clockwise to prevent descent. Do not overtighten the knob.
2.Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Block deck with wood block to prevent lower- ing.
3.Inspect each of the blades for cracks, bending or signs of wear. The right and center blades can be seen under the right side of the mower deck. The left blade can be seen from under the left front edge of the mower deck. Turn the blades 180" to inspect the opposite side.
NOTE: I f any of the blades show signs of damage or excessive wear, a more thorough inspection is necessary. A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent, cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
Severe personal injury can result if a piece of blade breaks off and is thrown from under the mower deck.
Never operate the tractor with a worn or damaged blade.
Never operate the tractor with a blade that is cracked or notched at the base of its upturned edge.
