Dixon 13090-0601 - Manual (Page 27)

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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
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