Dixon RAM XS5025BF / 968999725 - Manual (Page 44)

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MAINTENANCE
Blade replacement
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To ensure proper assembly, center hole
in blade must align with star on cutter
housing.
• Install new or resharpened blade with stamped
“GRASS SIDE” facing towards ground/grass
(down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter
housing.
• Install and tighten blade bolt securely.
• Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lbs (60-75 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Dixon bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specifi ed.
1. Blade
2. Blade bolt (special)
3. Cutter housing
Blade attachment
1
2
3
1
2
3
52", 60"
72"