Mower blade care, Storing the mower, Optional equipment — mulching kit – Ariens 929000 User Manual

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shield removed) in case if ever becomes necessary to

replace a worn or damaged belt.

FIGURE 41

MOWER BLADE CARE

Blades should be kept sharp and tightly mounted

at all times. They can be sharpened on the mower
with a file or removed and sharpened on

grinding

wheel.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL

CUTTING EDGE BEVEL WHEN SHARPENING THE

BLADES

AND

SHARPEN

BOTH

ENDS

EVENLY

/MAINTAIN PROPER BALANCEI

Special "cupped" washers help protect the mower

by allowing the blade to slip on the spindles if a solid

object is struck.

NOTE:

WHEN REPLACING A BLADE, ALWAYS

INSTALL

THE

SPECIAL

"CUPPED"

WASHER

WITH

THE

CONCAVE

SIDE

FACING

THE

BLADE

AND

TIGHTEN

THE

BLADE

MOUNTING

BOLTS

50-60

FT-LBS

TORQUE.

STORING THE MOWER

The following maintenance is recommended at

the end of each mowing season.

1. Remove mower from the tractor using the pro

cedure outlined in this manual.

Remove all buildup of material under the

deck.

Remove rust from any exposed metal and

cover the areas with paint or a light coat of oil.

4. Store the mower in a dry place.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT — MULCHING KIT

An optional mulching kit is available for the 36

RM Rotary Mower. This kit can be used when grass or

leaves are to be finely chopped and discharged into

the stubble under mower deck rather than through
the discharge opening.

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