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BLADE
CARE
For best results
mower
blades
must be kept
sharp.
Replace
bent or damaged
blades.
_CAUTION"
Use only a replacement
blade
approved
bythe
manufacturer
of your tractor.
Using
a blade
not approved
by the manu-
facturer
of your tractor
is hazardous,
could
damage
your tractor, and void your warranty.
BLADE
REPLACEMENT
• Raise
mower
to highest
position
to allow
access
to blades.
_I_CAUTION"
When
handling
the
blade,
protect
your hands
with gloves
and/or
wrap
blade with heavy
cloth.
TO REMOVE
BLADE
• Squeeze
tabs
inward
to
release
cap.
Remove
by lifting cap from hinge and set
aside.
Cap
Tabs
ge
• Slidethumb
Iockand
release
pivottoallow
wire-form
to swing
free from standoffs.
Lock
Wire-form
Standoffs
• Open
the top plate
and remove
blade.
NOTE:
Blade is held in place
by magnets
to
prevent
free release.
TO INSTALL
BLADE
• Clean
area under top plate, the bottom
of
the mandrel
assembly,
and around bosses
thoroughly
to remove
any dirt or debris.
• Align
bosses
and insert
blade.
NOTE:
Magnets
should
hold blade in place.
Pivot
Wire-
Form
Close
the top plate
over
the
blade
and
hook the wire-form
over the standoffs.
Push
pivot
closed
until
secured
by the
thumb
lock.
Lock
Standoffs
Reinstall
cap. Hook
cap onto
hinge
and
rotate
onto
tabs.
Press
cap firmly
into
place,
ensuring
both tabs lock into cap.
NOTE:
Replace
cap if worn or cracked.
Hinge
Tabs
Cap
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