Husqvarna CD61B, CD61L Cutting Blades, Do not use lower grade hardware than specified, Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

Cutting Blades

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

WARNING!

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

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

Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/ ground or must be replaced.

Balance the blades after sharpening. Check the blade mounts.

Blade replacement

•Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

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

•Some blades may not be stamped with “GRASS SIDE” and “THIS SIDE UP”. These blades can be installed either way.

•Install and tighten blade bolt securely.

•Tunnel Deck - Torque blade bolt to 90 ft/lbs (122 Nm).

•Combi Deck - Torque blade bolt to 57-61 ft/lbs (77-82 Nm).

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

Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

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.Blade washer

Blade attachment - Combi Deck

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1.Blade

2.Blade bolt (special)

3.Blade washer

Blade attachment - Tunnel Deck

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