Dixon 13086-0601 - Manual (Page 32)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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 nut and remove blade.
4. When replacing blade, tighten blade
nut securely. Refer to diagram. Be
sure blade is centered on pilot before
tightening nut to 60 ft. lbs.
(No trash guard on 30” machines)