Maintenance

!

WARNING

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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

Engine Adjustments and Repairs

Engine adjustments and/or repairs should be performed by an authorized dealer.

Rider Adjustments And Repairs

How To Sharpen The Mower Blade

1.Raise the mower deck to the highest cutting position. Refer to “How To Adjust The Cutting Height”.

2.Remove the bolts (B, Figure 35), washers (C) and nuts (D) securing the mower blade (A) to the spindle.

3.Inspect the condition of the blade (Figure 34).

4.If the blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 36). DO NOT sharpen beyond exist- ing cutting edge (A).

5.Check blade balance after sharpening. If necessary, correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end of the blade.

6.Reinstall the blade. Torque the blade mounting bolts to the recommended range of 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

The following adjustment and repair items can be made by

D

the owner. However, it is recommended that they be made

by an authorized dealer.

C

How To Inspect The Mower Blade

 

1. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of excessive wear

 

 

 

 

or damage (Figure 34):

Reproduction

 

 

(A) New blade;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(B) Wear limit (notch starts);

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(C) Dangerous condition - do not use mower!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace with new blade. Contact your authorized deal-

 

 

 

 

er.

 

 

 

for

 

 

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A

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 35: Removing the mower blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 34: Mower blade wear limits

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

 

 

 

 

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Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working

 

 

 

Figure 36: Sharpening the mower blade

around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and

 

 

 

 

can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting blade that

How To Adjust The Mower Blade

shows signs of excessive wear or damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact an authorized dealer for assistance.

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Snapper 7800932-00 manual Engine Adjustments and Repairs, Rider Adjustments And Repairs, How To Sharpen The Mower Blade

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