Briggs & Stratton Ram 44 / 968999551, Ram 50 / 968999552, Ram Mag 44 / 968999559, Ram Mag 50 / 968999561, Ram Mag 50 / 968999562, Ram Mag 44 / 968999650, Ram Mag 50 / 968999651 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Blade replacement:
Remove blade bolt by turning
counterclockwise.
Install new or re-sharpened blade with
stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towards
ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP”
facing deck and cutter housing.
Install and tighten blade bolt securely.
Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lbs
(60-75 Nm).
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To ensure proper assembly, center hole in
blade must align with star on cutter
housing.
8011-671
1. Blade
2. Center hole
3. Star
4. Cutter housing
5. Blade bolt (special)
Blade attachment, principal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.