Service Manual

OPERATIONAL TIPS (24/36 VOLT MODELS)
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5. SHARPENING BLADE — Using a file, sharpen
top side of blade and maintain original cutting
angle (Figure 32). The blade will remain balanced
if same amount of material is removed from both
cutting edges.
IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by
putting it on a blade balancer. An inexpensive
balancer can be purchased at a hardware
store. A balanced blade stays in a horizontal
position and an unbalanced blade settles to
the heavy side. If blade is not balanced, file
more metal off cutting edge on heavy end of
blade.
Figure 32
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6. Reinstall sharp, balanced blade, washer, and
blade bolt. Sail part of blade must point toward
top of mower housing to ensure correct
installation. Washer is curved and must be
reinstalled with curve side down as shown in
(Figure 33). Tighten blade bolt to 35-40 ft. lbs.
(48-54 N·m).
Figure 33
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SHARPEN AT THIS
ANGLE ONLY
SHARPEN AT THIS
ANGLE ONLY