R

Section 7

Angle Blade Back

Do Not Cut In

 

X Must NOT Exceed

30

1/3 Blade Width

SGB033

 

Figure 7-7. Blade Sharpening

2.Check the balance of the blade. If the blades are out of balance, vibration and premature wear can occur. See your authorized Scag dealer for blade balancing or special tools, if you choose to balance your own blades.

C. Blade Replacement

WARNING

Always wear proper hand and eye protection when working with cutter blades.

1.Remove the ignition key before replacing the blades.

2.Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position to prevent the cutter deck from falling.

3.Secure the cutter blades to prevent them from rotating, (use the optional Blade Buddy tool, P/N 9212, to assist in securing the cutter blades), remove the nut from the blade attaching bolt. Remove the cutter blade, bolt and spacer from the spindle shaft. See Figure 7-8.

- NOTE -

The front of the machine will have to be raised slightly to remove the blade bolt from the cutter spindle.

4.To install the new cutter blade, put the flat washer onto the blade bolt and slide the bolt into the hole in the cutter blade.

- NOTE -

Be sure that the blade is installed with the lift wing pointing toward the top of the deck.

5.Install the spacer onto the blade bolt and insert the bolt into the cutter spindle shaft.

6.Install the hex nut to the blade bolt at the top of the cutter spindle. Secure the blades from rotating and torque to 75 ft/lbs. See Figure 7-8.

HEX NUT-TORQUE

TO 75 LB-FT

SPINDLE

SHAFTCUTTER DECK

HEX HEAD

BOLT / NUT

SPINDLE

ASSEMBLY

 

CUTTER BLADE

 

SPACER

 

CUTTER

WASHER

BLADE

 

 

HEX HEAD BOLT

Figure 7-8. Blade Replacement

7.9 TIRES

Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation or daily.

Caster Wheels

Flat-Free

Drive Wheels

12 PSI

38

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Scag Power Equipment SVR61V-29FX manual Tires, Blade Replacement

SVR61V-29FX specifications

The Scag Power Equipment SVR61V-29FX is a standout in the realm of commercial-grade zero-turn mowers, designed to meet the demanding needs of lawn care professionals and discerning homeowners alike. This powerful machine is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and durability, making it a reliable choice for a variety of mowing applications.

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