maintenance

Cutting Blades

To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.

Blades damaged from hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown should be replaced. The service workshop should decide whether the blade can be repaired/ground or must be replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.

Check the blade mounts.

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

Blade Replacement

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

1.Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

2.Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped “GRASS SIDE” facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter housing.

3.Install and tighten blade bolt securely.

4.Torque blade bolt to 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated.

Replace with a Yazoo/Kees bolt if required.

Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

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1.Blade

2.Blade bolt (special)

3.Cutter housing

Blade attachment

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Yazoo/Kees ZPKW5426 manual Cutting Blades