Dixon ZTR 5004 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:
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.
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 diagram. Be sure
blade is centered on pilot
before tightening nut to 60
ft. lbs.
Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE
BLADE IN
THIS
CONDITION!
When notch starts,
discard blade
New Blade