Scotts S1642 - Manual (Page 42)

Service Mower - 38
SERVICE MOWER
7. Measure distance from brake surface (A) to pulley
braking surface (B). Brake to Pulley Distance should be: 2 –
3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in).
8. If adjustment is required, turn nut (C) on end of brake
rod (D) in correct direction to set brake at proper distance
from pulley.
9. Repeat on all brakes.
10.Install belt guard.
Checking Mower Blades
To check for a bent blade:
1. Lower mower. Measure distance between blade tip and
flat ground surface.
2. Turn blade 180 degrees. Measure distance between
blades other tip and flat ground surface.
3. If the distance between the two measurements is more
than 3 mm (1/8 in), install new blade.
Servicing Mower Blades
46-Inch Mower Deck
REMOVING MOWER BLADES
1. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If
necessary, remove mower deck.
2. Using a wooden block, prevent mower blades from
spinning.
3. Loosen and remove cap screw (A), hardened washer
(B), cupped blade washer (C) and blade (D).
4. Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as
necessary.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ALL brakes MUST be
adjusted. There are TWO spindle brakes on the 38
and 42-Inch decks, and THREE spindle brakes on
the 46-Inch deck.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting
Mower Belt Tension: STOP engine. Remove key.
Wait for all moving parts to STOP.
D
C
B
A
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be careful, sharp
edges on mower blades. Always wear gloves
when handling mower blades.
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A
C
D
B