Dixon ZTR 7525 - Manual (Page 29)

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MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of
operation. To sharpen blades, proceed as follows.
1. Remove bolt and flat washer
mounting blade on shaft.
Remove blade.
2. Blades should be discarded when
worn excessively.
3. Sharpen blade with a hand file,
electric grinder or blade sharpener.
Wear gloves and eye protection
when sharpening. Grind blade at
original 25 degree bevel.
4. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail
or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade on the end
that is heavier until both sides balance.
5. Install blade, flat washer & bolt. Make sure to tighten
bolt to 60 ft. lbs.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
V-BELTS:
There are 3 v-belts on your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower.
They should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found
to be in poor condition.
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.
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE
BLADE IN THIS
CONDITION!
When notch starts,
discard blade
New Blade