White Outdoor Z - 165 - Manual (Page 30)

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Figure 28
10. Repeat Step 7 and Step 8 for the other side of the mower deck.
11. From the rear, attach the belt around the clutch pulley.
12. Engage tension arm by moving it into the bracket to maintain belt tension.
13. Replace belt covers.
CUTTING BLADE CARE
WARNING: The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting surface of the
blade with a rag to avoid injury.
Keep the cutting blade sharp and free of build up at all times:
• Sharpen cutting edge of the blades evenly by keeping the same cutting angle to maintain balanced cutting
blades.
• Remove debris build up from the underside of the mower deck housing using a putty knife.
REMOVING A BLADE
Figure 29
1. Secure the cutting blade by putting a piece of wood between the blade and the housing. (See Figure 29)
2. Use a 1-1/8 inch socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle to secure.
3. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8 inch wrench.
INSTALLING A BLADE
1. Install the blade so the wind wings are facing up.
Bracket
J Pin
Lift Lever
Bracke
t
Block
Of Wood
Blade