Operator's Manual

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Important The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
2. Install the spring disk and blade bolt (Fig. 37). Torque
the blade bolt to 85–110 ft-lb (115–150 N m).
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Figure 37
1. Sail Area of Blade
2. Blade
3. Spring Disk
4. Blade Bolt
5. Cone Towards Bolt Head
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Primary Filter: Clean or replace after every 250 operating
hours.
Safety Filter: Replace after every 600 operating hours.
Note: Check the filters more frequently if operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Filters
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the air
cleaner cover off of the air cleaner body (Fig. 38).
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover with
compressed air.
5. Gently slide the primary filter out of the air cleaner
body (Fig. 38). Avoid knocking the filter into the side
of the body.
6. Remove the safety filter only if you intend to replace
it.
Important Never attempt to clean the safety filter. If
the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is damaged
and you should replace both filters.
7. Inspect the primary filter for damage by looking into
the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of
the filter. Holes in the filter will appear as bright spots.
If the filter is damaged discard it.
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Figure 38
1. Latches
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Air filter body
4. Primary filter
5. Safety filter
Servicing the Primary Filter
Blow compressed air from the inside to the outside of the
primary filter.
Important Do not exceed 100 psi and keep the hose at
least 2 inches from the filter. Replace air filters if they are
damaged or cannot be cleaned.
Servicing the Safety Filter
Do not clean the safety filter. Replace it after
600 operating hours.
Important Never attempt to clean the safety filter. If
the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is damaged
and you should replace both filters.
Installing the Filters
Important To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with both air filters and cover installed.
1. If installing new filters, check each filter for shipping
damage. Do not use a damaged filter.
2. If the safety filter is being replaced, carefully slide it
into the filter body (Fig. 38).
3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter
(Fig. 38). Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on
the outer rim of the filter while installing it.
Important Do not press on the soft inside area of the
filter.