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Owner Service 19
MAN0632 (5/15/2007)
Figure 12. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points
BLADE SERVICING
Blade Removal (Figure 13)
NOTICE
■ If blade pin is seized in crossbar and extreme
force will be needed to remove it, support crossbar
from below to prevent gearbox damage.
Figure 13. Blade Assembly
1. Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
2. Raise cutter and block securely (see Figure 12).
3. Align crossbar (8) with blade access hole in the
cutter frame. Remove cap screw, blade pin lock
clip, keyhole plate, and shims. Carefully drive pin
out of crossbar.
4. Rotate crossbar (8) and repeat for opposite blade.
Blade Installation (Figure 13)
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
■ Crossbar rotation is counterclockwise when
looking down on cutter. Be sure to install blade cut-
ting edge to lead in counterclockwise rotation.
NOTICE
■ Always replace or sharpen both blades at the
same time.
1. Inspect blade pin (12) for nicks or gouges, and if
you find any, replace the blade pin.
2. Insert blade pin through the blade (9). Blade
should swivel on blade pin; if it doesn’t, determine
the cause and correct.
1. Front U-joint . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hrs
2. Slip joint (apply
grease to square shaft) . . . 8 hrs
3. Rear U-joint . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hrs
4. Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daily
5. Tailwheel pivot tube . . . . . . 8 hrs
6. Tailwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hrs
7. Plastic shield bearings . . . . 8 hrs
X= JACKSTAND PLACEMENT
8. Crossbar
9. Blade
12. Blade pin
13. Shim
14. Keyhole plate
15. Blade pin lock clip
16. Shim
35. Cap screw
CAUTION