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Replacing the
Mower-Deck-Hinge Covers
The hinge cover prevents debris from escaping at hinge points
between mower decks. If cover(s) ever become damaged or
worn they must be replaced.
Figure 82
Blade Maintenance
Blade Safety
DANGER
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown at you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Trying to repair a damaged blade may result in
discontinued safety certification of the product.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Never try to straighten a blade that is bent or
weld a broken or cracked blade.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the blades or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing the blades.
Only replace the blades; never straighten or weld them.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating 1 blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
Checking for a Bent Blade
After striking a foreign object, inspect the machine for
damage and make repairs before starting and operating the
equipment. Torque all of the spindle-pulley nuts to 176 to
203 N∙m (130 to 150 ft-lb).
1. Position the machine on a level surface, raise the mower
deck, engage the parking brake, put the traction pedal
in
, put the PTO lever in the O
NEUTRAL
shut off the engine, and remove the ignition key.
Note: Block the mower deck to prevent it from
accidentally falling.
2. Rotate the blade until the ends face forward and
backward and measure from the inside of the mower
deck to the cutting edge at the front of the blade
(Figure
83).
Note: Remember this dimension.
3. Rotate the opposite end of the blade forward and
measure between the mower deck and cutting edge of
the blade at the same position as in step 2.
Note: The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
inch). If the dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8 inch), the
blade is bent and must be replaced; refer to
and Installing the Mower Blade(s) (page
58
FF
Figure 83
2
and
3
must not exceed 3 mm (1/8
59).
position,
Removing
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