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blade (C).
Install replacement blade:
Blade wing must face toward top of mower deck.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! When installing the blade:
Make sure the blade is properly seated on the
spindle.
Make sure the concave side of the large washer
faces towards the blade.
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Install blade bolt (A), blade (B) and three 1/4 in.
washers (C).
Tighten blade bolt to 163 N•m (120 lb-ft).
Lower machine.
Adjust mower deck to a desirable cutting height.
Sharpening Blades
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
dangerous!
Always wear gloves while working on blades.
Always wear safety eye protection when grinding.
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• Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade
sharpener.
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Keep original bevel (A) when grinding.
Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B)
or less.
Balance blades before installing.
Balancing Blades
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or work-
ing near blades.
Clean blade.
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Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal
position.
Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of
blade will drop.
Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead components,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Service the Battery Safely
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