16 spindle and drive pulley split hub r&r, 17 cutting blades – Wright Serial 54956 and higher User Manual
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WARNING
6.16 Spindle and Drive Pulley Split hub R&R
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Remove 2, ¼” bolts from split hub and install in threaded holes in hub.
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Slowly tighten each bolt, alternating as you tighten bolts against the pulley.
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The hub will separate from the pulley.
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Replace grade 8 bolts and install in reverse order using the assembly holes to tighten hub onto pulley
and spindle shaft.
6.17 Cutting Blades
In order to maintain the best cut, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not
damaged. Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks need to be replaced. Blades must be
balanced after sharpening. To change the blades:
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Stop engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Engage the parking brake
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Lift front of mower and secure in the raised position with jack stands.
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Remove the blade nut by turning counterclockwise.
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Install new or re-sharpened blade. (Ensure the blade spacers are reinstalled with the same qty
and location)
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Torque blade bolt to 70-80 ft/lbs / 95-108 Nm
Assembly
hole
Threaded
Removal
holes
Assembly
hole
Tightening will
separate the hub
from the pulley