Checking for Bent Blades
Note:
The machine must be on a level surface for
the following procedure.
1.
Raise the mower deck to the highest
height-of-cut position.
2.
While wearing thickly padded gloves, or other
adequate hand protection, slowly rotate the
blade into a position that allows you to measure
the distance between the cutting edge and the
level surface the machine is on
Figure 70
1. Deck
2. Spindle housing
3.
Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat
surface
(Figure
71).
Figure 71
1. Blade (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A)
4.
Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that
the opposing cutting edge is now in the same
position
(Figure
72).
(Figure
70).
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3. Blade
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1. Blade (side previously measured)
2. Measurement (position used previously)
3. Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement
position
5.
Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat
surface
(Figure
Note:
The variance should be no more than
3 mm (1/8 inch).
1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)
A.
If the difference between A and B is greater
than 3 mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with
a new blade; refer to
(page 58)
58).
Note:
If a bent blade is replaced with a
new blade, and the dimension obtained
continues to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the
blade spindle could be bent. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
B.
If the variance is within constraints, move to
the next blade.
6.
Repeat this procedure on each blade.
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Figure 72
73).
Figure 73
Removing the Blades
and
Installing the Blades (page
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