Regular Maintenance

SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

1.Remove mower from the rider. See Mower Installation & Removal.

2.Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps.

3.To remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap- screw (Figure 24).

4.Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced.

5.Balance the blade as shown in Figure 25. Center the blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanced blade will remain level.

LOOSEN

Figure 24. Removing the Blade

6. Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 26. Secure with a cap- screw, spring washer and hex washer (be certain the

hex washer is aligned with the hex shaft). Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque

capscrews to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).

Nail

Figure 25. Balancing The Blade

WARNING

For your personal safety, blade mounting capscrews must each be installed with a hex washer and spring washer, then securely tightened. Torque blade mounting capscrew to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 N.m.)

B

C

D

A

TIGHTEN

Figure 26. Installing The Blade

A.

4x4 Wood Block

C.

Spring Washer

B.

Hex Washer

D.

Blade Bolt

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Simplicity ZT2354, LC-9 manual Servicing the Mower Blades, Removing the Blade