Dixon RAM 50 - Manual (Page 41)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION
!
Stop engine and remove ignition
key for safety. Wear heavy, thick
gloves when holding onto cutter
blade, avoid the sharp edge of
the blade.
Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
DANGEROUS!
Do not use blade
in this condition!
When notch starts,
discard blade
New blade
— Fig. 7 —
CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of
operation. Observe proper blade position
prior to removal.
1. Safely raise front of mower.
2. Hold or block blade from turning.
3. Loosen blade bolt and remove blade.
4. When replacing blade, tighten
blade bolt securely. Refer to
Fig 6. Tighten blade bolt
to 60 ft. lbs. (81Nm)
— Fig. 6 —