Blade Installation
CAUTION
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
1. Blade Spindle
2. Blade
3. Blade Pin
4. Blade Lock
5. 1/2NC x 3/4 Nylok Bolt
Figure 13. Blade Assembly
1.Install blade pin (3) thru blade (2) and blade spindle (1).
2.Make sure blade cutting edge is positioned to lead in a clockwise rotation, as viewed from top of mower.
3.Insert blade lock (4) into groove of blade pin (3).
4.Secure lock (4) with Nylok bolt (5).
1.Always sharpen both blades at the same time to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern.
2.Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave at least a 1/16" blunt edge.
3.Do not sharpen back side of blade.
CHAIN SHIELDING
Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or damage property.
•If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when any- one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
•This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- tive devices cannot prevent all objects from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and replace any damaged chain links.
CLEANING
After Each Use
●Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
Blade Sharpening
Figure 14. Blade Sharpening
NOTICE
■When sharpening blades, grind the same amount on each blade to maintain balance. Replace blades in pairs. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration, which can damage gearbox bearings. Vibration may also cause struc- tural cracks to cutter.
●Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
●Remove the remainder using a
1.Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface.
2.Be careful when spraying near chipped or scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3.If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice of the pressure washer manufacturer.
●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
●Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer).
●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer). See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
18 Owner Service | MAN0845 (1/12/2011) |
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