Blade Installation
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute
blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dan-
gerous.
Figure 14
1.
Place cap screws (3) through outer holes in blade and spindle shaft.
2.
Make sure blade cutting edge is positioned to lead in a clockwise
rotation, as viewed from top of mower.
3.
Place locknuts (4) on screws, torque to 114 N-m (84 lbs-ft).
Blade Sharpening
Figure 15.
14 Owner Service
1. Spindle assembly
2. Blade
3. 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 HHCS
GR5
4. 1/2 NC Lock nut
. Blade Assembly
Blade Sharpening
NOTICE
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When sharpening blades, be sure to balance them. Unbalanced
blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage blade spindle
bearings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in mower compo-
nents.
1.
Remove blades.
2.
Always sharpen both ends at the same time to maintain balance.
3.
Follow original sharpening pattern.
4.
Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave from .8 to 1.6 mm (1/32" to
1/16") blunt edge.
5.
Do not sharpen back side.
Chain Shielding
Full chain or rubber shielding must be installed when operating in
populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people
or damage property.
•
If this machine is not equipped with full chain or rubber shielding,
operation must be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet (92
m).
•
This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects.
The mower deck and protective devices cannot prevent all objects
from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is
possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300
feet (92 m).
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and replace any damaged chain
links.
CLEANING
After Each Use
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Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc.
from machine.
●
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
●
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
●
Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from
machine.
●
Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water spray.
1.
Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or
near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface.
2.
Be careful when spraying near chipped or scratched paint as water
spray can lift paint.
3.
If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice of the pressure
washer manufacturer.
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Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.
●
Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat
with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free
by your Woods dealer). See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
MAN1260 (4/09/2018)