Dixon SPEEDZTR 44 - 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. Be sure
blade is centered on pilot before
tightening bolt to 35 ft. lbs. Refer
to diagram at top for 38” & 42”
mowers. Refer to diagram at right
for 44” mowers.