Snapper ZT18441KHC Servicing the Mower Blades, Service Interval Every 10 Hours or As Required

Regular Maintenance

WARNING

For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury.

WARNING

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

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Figure 14. Blade Removal

SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

Service Interval: Every 10 Hours or As Required

1.Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”).

2.See Figure 14. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loos- ening the capscrew.

3.Remove the capscrew (D, Figure 16), spring washer (C), hex washer (B), and blade.

4.Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If blade is damaged, it must be replaced.

5.Balance the blade as shown in Figure 15. Center the blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanced blade will remain level.

6.Reinstall the blade (Figure 16) with the tabs pointing up toward the mower deck as shown.

7.Reinstall the hex washer (B, Figure 16), spring wash- er (C) and capscrew (D). Use a wooden block (A) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the capscrew

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

Workbench

Nail

Figure 15. Balancing The Blade

B

C

D

A

Figure 16. Blade Installation

A.4x4 Wood Block

B.Hex Washer

C.Spring Washer

D.Blade Capscrew

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