maintenance

Cutting Blades

To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.

Blades damaged from hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown should be replaced. The service workshop should decide whether the blade can be repaired/ground or must be replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.

Check the blade mounts.

Blade Replacement

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

1.Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

2.Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped “GRASS SIDE” facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter housing.

3.Install and tighten blade bolt securely.

4.Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft-lbs (60-75 Nm).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

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1.Blade

2.Blade bolt (special)

3.Cutter housing

Blade attachment

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.

Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

WARNING!

Before performing any service or adjustment checklist: 1. Engage the parking brake.

2.Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position.

3.Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.

4.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

5.Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it cannot come in contact with the plug.

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Husqvarna MZ6128ZT / 966613101, MZ5225ZT / 966690501 manual Cutting Blades