CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPORTANT:TO ENSURE PROPERASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON CUTTER HOUSING.

Install and tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 ft./Ibs, torque).

IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED.

CUTTER

CENTER

STAR

BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL)

FIGURE 7

The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing the blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

Slide blade on to an un-threaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If the blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 8)

Care should be taken to keep the blade bal- anced. An unbalanced blade will cause exces-

sive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.

OR PIN

FIGURE 8

BATTE RY

Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing.

However, periodic charging of the battery with an

automotive type battery charger will extend its life.

Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour

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Husqvarna 968999246/CZ4217 manual To Sharpen Blade See Fig, Batte RY, Important Special Blade Bolt is Heat Treated