OWNER SERVICE Cont’d
BLADE SERVICING
Inspect blades for condition and proper installation each time before operation. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn or has any other dam- age. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.
Remove Blades
1.For right and left spindles, install spindle lock wrench (5) through belt shield (3) and into holes in
spindle pulley as shown in Figure 7. Remove bolt (8) | 4 | |
that has RIGHT HAND THREADS. Remove cup | 5 | |
washers (7), washer (6), and blade (1). |
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2. | On the center spindle use blade wrench handle | 3 |
(4). The handle will rotate against gearbox stand |
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when blade bolt is removed. |
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3. | Shoulder washer (2) will not normally come off |
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unless intentionally removed.
1.Blade
2. | Shoulder washer | 2 | |
3. | Left blade shield |
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4. | Spindle lock wrench handle |
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5. | Spindle lock wrench | 1 | |
6 | 5/8 Standard flat washer | ||
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7. | Cup washer | 6 |
8.Blade bolt, special Nylok
(right hand thread) | 7 |
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| Figure 7 Blade Assembly |
16 Owner Service | MAN0137 (9/14/01) |
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