Servicing The Mower Blades - Snapper 285Z Operator's Manual

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Figure 25. Mower Leveling - Front-to-Back

Servicing the Mower Blades

1. Remove mower deck (see "Mower Deck Removal").
2. See Figure 26. To remove blade for sharpening, use a
block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loosening
the hardware.
3. Remove the bolt (C, Figure 28), blade washer (B), and
blade.
4. Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If blade is
damaged, it must be replaced.
5. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 27. Center the
blade's hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A
balanced blade will remain level.
6. Reinstall the blade (Figure 28) with the tabs pointing up
toward the mower deck as shown.
7. Reinstall the blade washer (B, Figure 28), concave side
up, and bolt (C). Use a wooden block (A) to prevent blade
rotation while tightening the hardware. Torque hardware
to 50-60 ft-lbs (68-81 N.m.).
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting hardware must be
installed with the blade washer, then securely tightened to
50-60 ft-lbs (68-81 N.m.).
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower
blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of
blades may result in serious injury.
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Adjustments and Service
Figure 26. Blade Removal
Workbench
Figure 27. Balancing The Blade
Figure 28. Blade Installation
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