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Figure 23
1.
Blade
2.
Balancer
Installing the Blades
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig. 21).
Important
The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
2. Install the stiffener and blade bolt (Fig. 21). Torque the
blade bolt to 80–100 ft.-lb. (108–136 N
⋅
m).
Greasing and Lubrication
Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 24) located beneath the seat.
Grease more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the
key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off of the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 24) located beneath the seat.
Figure 24
Greasing the Bearings
The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly; refer to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule, page 20. Grease
with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum
base grease.
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings
(Fig. 25).
3. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
Top View
