Cutting Blades
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immedi- ately if damaged.
The blades may be removed as follows:
1.Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.
2.Place a block of wood between the center deck hous- ing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure
3.Use a 15/16” wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure
4.To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle.
IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within
•It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance.
•When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70
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Fuses
•A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
•If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown.
•It can either be found under the hood mounted behind the top of the dash panel on the support bar, or under the seat mounted to the inside of the tractor frame next to the battery tray.
WARNING: Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement.
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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Tractor
WARNING
Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ig- nition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing
the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
Periodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged.
Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replace- ment.
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