Removing and replacing the blade – DR Power Scout 8.25 (September 2005 - December 2006) User Manual

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SCOUT

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

Removing and Replacing the Blade

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND

DISCONNECT THE

SPARK PLUG WIRE.

Tools and Supplies Needed:

•

15/16" wrench or socket

•

Gloves

•

2" x 4" to brace the blade

1. Block the Blade with a piece of wood between the Blade and the skid on the chute side of the deck

(Figure 16).

2. Remove the Blade Bolt (right-hand, regular thread) and washer.

USE CAUTION WHEN PUSHING OR PULLING THE WRENCH NEXT TO THE BLADE. WEAR GLOVES; IF THE
WRENCH SLIPS OFF THE BOLT, YOU MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

3. Remove the blade.

4. Mount the new Blade, washer and Bolt.

NOTE: Be sure the blade is seated completely over the small ridge in the spindle hub before tightening the

Bolt.

Figure 16