Dixon Black Bear - Manual (Page 35)

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. Tighten
blade bolt to 60 ft. lbs.