Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual page 157

Bearing Protector
Spacer
Figure 8.6
Sharpening the blades:
• To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades
along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle.
• Sharpen the top of the blade only, maintaining the factory cutting edge angle.
IMPORTANT: It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance.
IMPORTANT: Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing.
• The blade can be tested by using a blade balancer. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances
evenly.
A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the mower
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
and result in personal injury.
4. Remove the blade.
NOTE: The blade spacer and a bearing protector will
come off with the blade. The bearing protector and
the spacer must be installed in the same order
when installing the blade. See Figure 8.6.
5. Install the blade by following the above steps in
reverse order. Tighten the blade nut to a torque of
100 - 130 ft-lbs (136 - 176 Nm).
NOTE: A 1 1/8" wrench can be used to hold the top of the
spindle shaft.
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