Service Mower - Page 53
SERVICE MOWER
Servicing Mower Blades
42-Inch Mower Deck
REMOVING MOWER BLADES
1. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If
necessary, remove mower deck.
2. Using a wooden block, prevent mower blades from
spinning.
NOTE: Before removing hardware, note the
orientation of the cupped blade washer (B) to
ensure proper installation.
3. Loosen and remove cap screw (A), cupped blade
washer (B), blade (C) and deflector cup (D).
4. Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as
necessary.
INSTALLING MOWER BLADES
1. Lightly lubricate cap screw threads with a general
purpose grease or oil. This lubrication is to prevent
rusting and seizing.
2. Install deflector cup (D) on spindle.
3. Position mower blade (C) with the cutting edge
towards the ground onto the mower spindle.
4. Install cupped blade washer (B) with CUPPED SIDE
toward the blade.
5. Install and tighten cap screw (A) by hand until mower
blade is in full contact (fully seated) with spindle.
6. With mower blade blocked, to prevent spinning,
tighten bolt to 67.8 N•m (50 lb-ft).
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CAUTION: Be careful, sharp edges on mower
blades. Always wear gloves when handling
mower blades.
M88119a
A
C
D
B
M88112g
C
D
A
B