Simplicity LTH Series User Manual

Normal Care
SHARPENING & BALANCING THE BLADES
1. Remove mower from tractor and position as in figure 20.
Secure the mower so it will not fall.
2. Remove dirt and foreign matter.
3. Use wooden block to hold blade while removing
capscrew (figure 20).
4. Sharpen the blade with a file. Remove nicks and dents in
blade edge. If blade is damaged, it should be replaced.
^kwARNING
Blade mounting capscrews must be installed with the
cup washer and spline washer (concave side up) and
then secureiy tightened. Torque blade mounting
capscrews to 50-70 ft. lbs. (68-76 N.m).
WARNING
Do not handle the mower blades with bare hands.
Avoid touching the cutting edge. Careless or improper
handling of blades may result in serious injury.
5. C heck and balance blade. Use a balancing machine or
the fixture shown in figure 21. Center the blade on a nail
lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanced blade will
remain level. File material off heavierend of blade until it
is balanced.
6. R einstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward
deck and secure with a capscrew, cup washer, and
spline washer. Be sure all splines are aligned and washer
is flush against blade. Make sure the cup washer is
installed concave side up (toward mower deck). Use a
wooden block as shown in figure 22 to prevent blade
rotation and torque capscrew to 50-70 ft. lbs (68-74
N.m).
Figure 20. Removing Biade
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Simplicity LTH Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	LTH Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English