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32 Section 7— Service
4. ⁄
5. ⁄
6. Remove the blade.
7. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten
NOTE: Add a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the
bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galvenic action.
WARNING!
are bent should be replaced. The cutting blades are
sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting
surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.
Sharpening the Blades
Set the parking brake.
2. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and
free of build up at all times.
balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of
the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional
electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades.
4. Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot
be removed by filing.
5. Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing
it on a blade balancer. Do not use un-balanced blades.
6. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the cutting
surface on that end.
NOTE:
Changing the Spindle Assembly
block it in that position.
2. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.
Remove the deck cover.
4.
5.
6. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts,
and the four hex head cap screws. Remove the spindle
Hex Washer
Screw
Spindle Assembly
Blade
Flange Lock Nut
Hex Nut
Blade Spacer
Figure 1-7
7. Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
Tractor Creeping
Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the
mower when the throttle is on and the drive control levers are in
the neutral position. If your mower creeps do the following:
2. Place drive control levers in the neutral position.
If the tires are rotating, the neutral position that side
transaxle linkage will need to be adjusted. Contact your
Cub Cadet Service Dealer.