Dixon SPEEDZTR 44 - Manual (Page 44)

44- DIXON
MAINTENANCE
Blade replacement
Remove blade bolt by turning •
counterclockwise.
Install new or re-sharpened blade with
•
stamped “GRASS SIDE” facing towards
ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing
deck and cutter housing.
Install and tighten blade bolt securely.Torque
•
blade bolt to 27-35 ft/lb (35-45 Nm).
8050-802
1. Blade
2. Center hole
3. Cutter housing
4. Blade bolt
5. Lockwasher
Blade attachment
1 3
4
5
2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
Blades
In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important
that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks
should be replaced.
Check the blade mounts.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting
obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service
workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/
ground or must be replaced.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried
out by an authorized service workshop.
8011-604
Check the blades