Dixon 2700 - Manual (Page 29)

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MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of opera-
tion. 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 sharpen-
ing. 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
BELTS:
Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poorcon-
dition.
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