Cub Cadet FM48 Operator's Manual page 22

FM48/FM60/FM72
Mower's spindle assembly.
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Fig. 11
1. grease fitting
2. hexagonal nut
3. pulley
4. rotor support
5. cover
6. shaft
Removing or installing blades
If the mower blades need to be removed, do the following:
1. The blade turns in a counter clockwise direction when viewed from the bottom
of the deck. The cutting edge must be towards the direction of rotation. The lift
wing of the blades is closest to the deck and the cutting edge away from it (see
fig. 11).
2. Install the cup washer (see fig. 11) over the blade bolt and secure the blade in
place as described above.
3. With a wrench, block the spindle and tighten the bolt to 103 lb.ft. (see fig. 12).
4. To remove the blades reverse the procedure.
WARNING: Do not substitute blades or any bolt for the blade retaining bolt.
Company blades and blade retaining bolts are specially made for this application.
Using non original parts can effect the quality of cut and may also cause damage
to the mower.
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AINTENANCE
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7. blade
8. cup washer
9. blade bolt
10. cutting edge close to ground
11. lift wing
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Ground
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