Owner Service
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MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
Blade Sharpening
IMPORTANT
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When sharpening blades, be sure to balance
them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive
vibration which can damage blade spindle bear-
ings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in
mower components.
1.
Remove blades.
2.
Always sharpen both ends at the same time to
maintain balance.
3.
Follow original sharpening pattern.
4.
Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave from
1/32" to 1/16" blunt edge.
5.
Do not sharpen back side.
Figure 15
. Blade Sharpening
CHAIN SHIELDING
Full chain, rubber, curtain, or belt shielding,
designed to reduce the possibility of thrown
objects, must be installed when operating in popu-
lated areas or other areas where thrown objects
could injure people or damage property. If this
machine is not equipped with full chain, rubber,
curtain, or belt shielding, operation must be
stopped when anyone comes within several hun-
dred feet.
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and
replace any damaged chain links.
CLEANING
After Each Use
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Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
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Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
●
Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
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Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1.
Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2.
Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3.
If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
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Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
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Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of
matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
DANGER
