CARE AND MAINTENANCE
35
—Fig. 9—
Spindle
Assembly
Mower Blade
Blade Bolt
P/N 539 117839
Blade Washer
P/N 539 117838
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. Tighten blade
bolt to 60 ft. lbs. (81Nm)
Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
DANGEROUS!
Do not use blade
in this condition!
When notch starts,
discard blade
New blade
—Fig. 10—
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.