Woods Equipment RDC54 - Manual (Page 18)

16 Owner Service
MAN0260 (8/6/2004)
Remove Blades
„ Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling may result in serious injury.
1. Remove bolt (1), Figure 11, which has right hand
threads.
2. Remove washer and blade.
Sharpen Blades
IMPORTANT
■ When sharpening blades, be sure to balance
them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive
vibration that can damage blade spindle bearings.
Vibration may also cause structural cracks in
mower housings.
Figure 10. Blade Balancing
1. Follow original sharpening pattern.
2. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave
approximately 1/64" blunt edge.
3. Do not sharpen back side of blade.
4. Sharpen both cutting edges equally to keep blade
balanced. Balance blade using the method shown
in Figure 10.
Install Blades
„ Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
IMPORTANT
■ When installing blade, the lift of the blade must
be toward the spindle blade housing as shown in
Figure 11. Torque bolt (1) into shaft assembly to
100 lbs-ft.
1. Place blade over blade pilot on the bottom of the
shaft assembly.
2. Place bell washer (2) over blade and insert blade
bolt (1). Torque blade bolt to 100 lbs-ft.
Figure 11. Blade and Spindle Assembly
Chain Shielding
„ Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and
replace any damaged chain links.
CLEANING
After Each Use
● Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
● Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
● Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
WARNING
NAIL
WORKBENCH
SC/DB2694
CAUTION
1
2
1. 5/8 NF x 2 Cap screw GR5
2. Bell washer, 5/8 x 1-3/4 x .075
DANGER
(Rev. 1/13/2006)