23
CLEAN DECK &
CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES
Service Interval:
25 hours or as required.
1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal” in
the OPERATION section).
2. See Figures 26 and 27. Remove blade to inspect it
or to safely access the underside of the mower deck.
Use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation while
loosening the hardware by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the hardware and blade.
4. Clean the underside of the mower deck.
5. Inspect the blade(s) for nicks or dull edges. Use a file
to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If the blade is
damaged, it must be replaced.
6. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 28. Center the
blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A
balanced blade will remain level. If the blade is not
balanced, continue to sharpen the heavy side until it
balances.
7. Reinstall the blade with the lift wings (D, Figure 30; E,
Figure 31) pointing up toward the mower deck as
shown.
8. Reinstall the hardware as noted in Figures 29
through 31. Use a wooden block to prevent blade
rotation while tightening the hardware to the following
torque:
33” Blade - 30-40 ft. lbs. (41-54 Nm)
42” Blade - 80-90 ft. lbs. (108-122 Nm)
52” Blade - 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm)
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp
mower blades with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling of blades may result in serious
injury.
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting
hardware must each be installed as per
instructions. Torque blade mounting hardware to
torque noted in instructions.
Figure 28. Balancing The Blade
Workbench
Nail
LOOSEN
Figure 27. Blade Removal - 42” & 52” Deck
Figure 26. Blade Removal - 33” Deck
Not
for
Reproduction
