MAINTENANCE
BLADE SHARPENING
Always sharpen both blades at same time to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in
Avoid personal injury. Always block the cutter up to prevent if from falling when the blades and / or carrier are being serviced.
Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
BLADE REMOVAL
To remove blades for sharpening or replacement. Remove lock nut from blade bolt, by accessing through blade bolt access hole on top of deck.
NOTE: Inspect lock nut after removal and replace if threads are damaged.
Always replace nut when replacing blade bolt. When installing blades be sure and check blade bolt pivot diameter for wear. Replace bolt if worn more than 1/4 inch at any point. Tighten lock nut to 350 ft. lbs.
Avoid personal injury. Blade and/or blade carrier removal should be done only with the tractor engine shut off, key removed, in neutral, parking brake on, and PTO disengaged and the cutter blocked in the raised position.
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