Owner Service 17
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)
Figure 7. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points
SERVICING BLADES
Removing Blades
1. Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
2. Raise cutter and block securely (see Figure 7).
3. Open blade access cover and align crossbar (43)
with blade access hole in the cutter frame. Remove
nut (46) and lock washer (45) using a 1-11/16"
socket. Carefully drive blade pin (28) out of
crossbar.
NOTICE
■ If blade pin (28) is seized in crossbar and
extreme force will be needed to remove it, support
crossbar from below to prevent gearbox damage.
4. Rotate crossbar (43) and repeat for opposite blade. Figure 8. Blade Assembly
1. Front U-joint ..................8 hrs.
2. Slip joint (apply grease.. to male
shaft) .............................8 hrs.
3. Rear U-joint...................8 hrs.
4. Gearbox ........................Daily
5. Tailwheel pivot tube.......8 hrs.
6. Tailwheel .......................8 hrs.
7. Plastic Shield Bearing ...8 hrs.
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X
X = Jackstand Placement
(Rev. 5/2/2008)
