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Owner Service 21
MAN0765 (12/5/2008)
Figure 5. Blade Balancing
1. Follow original sharpening pattern.
2. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave
approximately 1/64" blunt edge.
3. Do not sharpen back side of blade.
4. Sharpen both cutting edges equally to keep blade
balanced. Balance blade using the method shown
in Figure 5.
Figure 6. Blade Sharpening
Blade Installation
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
NOTICE
■ When installing blade, the lift of the blade must
be toward the spindle blade housing as shown in
Figure 7. Torque bolt (1) into shaft assembly to 100
lbs-ft.
Figure 7. Blade and Spindle Assembly
1. Place blade over blade pilot on the bottom of the
shaft assembly.
2. Place bell washer (2) over blade and insert blade
bolt (1). Torque blade bolt to 100 lbs-ft.
CHAIN SHIELDING
Full chain shielding must be installed when
operating in populated areas or other areas where
thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped when any-
one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and
replace any damaged chain links.
CAUTION