9-S5
F2880, F3680, RCK72-F36, RCK72R-F36, RCK60-F36, RCK60R-F36, WSM
MOWER
[6] CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
(1) Check Points of Daily of Each Use
Retightening Mower Blade Screw
CAUTION
• To avoid injury, always handle the mower blade with care.
1. Dismount the mower and turn it over to expose the mower
blades.
2. Wedge a wooden block securely between the mower blade and
mower deck.
3. Retighten the mower blade screw to the specified torque.
4. If the mower blade screw is worn or broken, replace it.
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Checking Mower Blade
1. Checking the cutting edge of mower blade.
2. Sharpen the cutting edges, if the mower blades are as shown in
figure (2).
3. Replace the mower blades, if they are as shown in figure (3).
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• Never forget to set the two cup washers between mower
blade and spline boss, when reassembling the mower
blades.
NOTEâ–
• To sharpen the mower blades by yourself, clamp the mower
blade securely in a vise and use a large mill file along the
original bevel.
• To balance the mower blade, place a small rod through the
center hole and check to see if the blade balances evenly.
File heavy side of the blade until it balances out even.
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Greasing Universal Joint
1. Greasing the internal splines (1) and grease nipples (2) of the
universal joint if the amount of grease is insufficient.
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Tightening torque Mower blade screw
98.1 to 117.7 N·m
10.0 to 12.0 kgf·m
72.3 to 86.8 ft-lbs
(1) Mower Blade Screw
(1) New Blade
(2) Worn Blade
(3) Cracked Blade
(1) Spline (2) Grease Nipple