CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:
Check sharpness of mower
blades after every 10 hours of
operation. Observe proper blade
position prior to removal.
1. Safely raise front of mower.
2. Hold or block blade from
turning.
3. Loosen blade bolt and remove
blade.
4. When replacing blade, tighten blade bolt securely.
Refer to Fig. 6. Be sure blade is centered on pilot
before tightening to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm)
CAUTION
Stop engine and remove ignition key for
safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when
holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp
edge of the blade.
—Fig. 6—
!
Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
DANGEROUS!
Do not use blade
in this condition!
When notch starts,
discard blade
New blade
—Fig. 7—