Cub Cadet LTX 1046 User Manual

Cutting Blades
WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
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using heavy gloves when grasping the blade
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struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine
until damaged components are replaced.
To remove the blades, proceed as follows.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to 
Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently
flip the deck over to expose its underside.
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baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer.
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Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the 
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To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal 4.
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the
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angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to
maintain proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-4.
CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the blade has
previously been sharpened, or if any metal
separation is present, replace the blades with new
ones.
WARNING! A poorly balanced blade will cause
excessive vibration, may damage to the tractor and/
or result in personal injury.
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metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with
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stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the
operating position.
CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the
blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 lbs-ft
and 90 lbs-ft.
Figure 7-4
Figure 7-3
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Cub Cadet LTX 1046 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	LTX 1046
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English