John Deere L2548 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Mower - 46
SERVICE MOWER
Sharpening Blades
Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade
sharpener.
MX8333
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
1. Clean blade.
M61524
2. Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal
position.
3. Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of
blade will drop.
4. Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
dangerous!
Always wear gloves while working on
blades.
Always wear safety eye protection when
grinding.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
sharp. Always wear gloves when handling
mower blades or working near blades.
A
B