Simplicity 11HP - Manual (Page 24)

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3. To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden block
to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap-
screw (figure 20).
4. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all
nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely
damaged, it should be replaced.
5. Balance the blade as shown in figure 21. Center the
blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A
balanced blade will remain level.
6.Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward
deck as shown in figure 22. Secure with a capscrew
(D), cup washer (C) and spline washer (B). Use a
wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque
capscrews to 50-70 ft.lbs. (67-95 N.m.).
Normal Care
Figure 22. Installing The Blade
A. Wooden Block
C. Cup Washer
B. Hex Washer D. Capscrew
Torque to
50-70 ft.lbs
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting cap-
screws must each be installed with a cup washer
and spline washer, then securely tightened.
Torque blade mounting capscrew to 50-70 ft.lbs.
(67-95 N.m.)