16 Owner Service
MAN0137 (9/14/01)
OWNER SERVICE Cont’d
BLADE SERVICING
Inspect blades for condition and proper installation
each time before operation. Replace any blade that is
bent, excessively nicked, worn or has any other dam-
age. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.
Remove Blades
1. For right and left spindles, install spindle lock
wrench (5) through belt shield (3) and into holes in
spindle pulley as shown in Figure 7. Remove bolt (8)
that has RIGHT HAND THREADS. Remove cup
washers (7), washer (6), and blade (1).
2. On the center spindle use blade wrench handle
(4). The handle will rotate against gearbox stand
when blade bolt is removed.
3. Shoulder washer (2) will not normally come off
unless intentionally removed.
1. Blade
2. Shoulder washer
3. Left blade shield
4. Spindle lock wrench handle
5. Spindle lock wrench
6 5/8 Standard flat washer
7. Cup washer
8. Blade bolt, special Nylok
(right hand thread)
Figure 7 Blade Assembly
8
7
6
1
2
3
4
5