Dixon Kodiak 18124-0804 - Manual (Page 34)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:
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
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
diagram. Be sure blade is
centered on pilot before
tightening nut to 60 ft. lbs.