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GXAL42037—UN—04MAR13
3. Remove left and right belt shields, and adjust two blade brakes (A).
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4. Measure distance from spindle brake bracket (B) to nut (C) on end of
brake rod.
• Bracket to nut distance should meet specications.
Specication
Spindle Bracket-to-Nut — Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in.)
5. If adjustment is required, turn nut (C) on end of brake rod in correct
direction to set brake at proper distance from pulley.
6. Adjust both brakes.
7. Install left and right belt shields.
8. Install mower deck.
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when
handling blades or working near blades.
Replace blades if defective. Never straighten or weld them.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Raise mower deck to highest position to access blades.
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Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration
3. Measure distance (A) between blade tip and at ground surface.
4. Rotate blade 180° and measure distance between other blade tip
and at ground surface.
5. Install new blade if the difference between the two measurements is
more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).
6. Repeat for all blades.
Servicing Mower Blades
CAUTION: Rotating bladesare dangerous. Before adjustingor
servicing mower:
Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidentally.
Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.
Removing Mower Blades
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)
2. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary,
remove mower deck.
3. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning.
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4. Loosen and remove nut (A), washer (B), and blade (C).
5. Inspect blades; sharpen, balance or replace blades as necessary.
Service Mower
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