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4. To reinstall the blades, reverse the above process and
NOTE: Add a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the
bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galvanic action.
5. Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 27).
WARNING!:
that are bent should be replaced. The cutting blades
are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the
cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.
Sharpening the Blades
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 26) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and
free of build up at all times.
2.
balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of
the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional
electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades.
Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot
be removed by filing.
4. Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing
it on a blade balancer. Do not use unbalanced blades.
5. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the cutting
surface on that end.
NOTE:
Changing the Spindle Assembly
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 26).
2.
NOTE: Take note of the order that the parts composing the
assembly are placed.
4. Using a ⁄wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex
washer screws securing the spindle assembly to the deck.
Hex Washer Screws
Deck
Spindle Assembly
Figure 7-14
5. Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
