Husqvarna Z146 Owner Manual - Page 27

Cutting Blades, Cleaning, IMPORTANT INFORMATION, CAUTION

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MAINTENANCE Cutting Blades For the best mowing results, it is important that blades are correctly sharpened and not damaged. Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when hitting obstacles. Let the service workshop decide if a blade with large nicks can be repaired/ground or must be replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening. Check the blade mounts. Blade replacement 1. Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise. 2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped GRASS SIDE facing towards ground/grass (down) or THIS SIDE UP facing deck and cutter housing. 3. Seat the blade's opening firmly onto the cutter housing. 4. Tighten blade bolt securely. 5. Torque blade bolt to 45-60 ft/lbs (60-81 Nm). Cleaning Regular cleaning, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine's life-span. Clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the debris sticks. Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. Use compressed air to clean the top side of the mower deck. Do not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner. Avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water. Clean the underside of the deck with normal water pressure. Attach the quick connect (from the accessory packet) to any garden hose. After mowing, snap the hose to the cleanout port and turn on water supply. CAUTION! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wind heavy cloth around the blades before handling. The sharpening of blades must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not use lower grade hardware than specified. Restart the mower and engage the blades to use the spinning action to wash away debris. Make sure the hose is away from the mower blades. Do not rinse hot surfaces with cold water. Let unit cool before washing. CAUTION! Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing. Hardware Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for loose or missing hardware. 27

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Regular cleaning, especially under the mower
deck, will increase the machine’s life-span. Clean
the machine directly after use (after it is cooled),
before the debris sticks.
Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck.
Use compressed air to clean the top side of the
mower deck. Do not use a high pressure washer
or steam cleaner. Avoid spraying engine and
electrical components with water.
Clean the underside of the deck with normal
water pressure. Attach the quick connect (from
the accessory packet) to any garden hose. After
mowing, snap the hose to the cleanout port and
turn on water supply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade
bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna
bolt if required. Do not use lower grade
hardware than specified.
Cutting Blades
For the best mowing results, it is important that
blades are correctly sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked
when hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop decide if a blade with
large nicks can be repaired/ground or must be
replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Blade replacement
1.
Remove blade bolt by turning counter
clockwise.
2.
Install new or resharpened blade with
stamped GRASS SIDE facing towards
ground/grass (down) or THIS SIDE UP facing
deck and cutter housing.
3.
Seat the blade's opening firmly onto the cutter
housing.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely.
5.
Torque blade bolt to 45-60 ft/lbs (60-81 Nm).
Restart the mower and engage the blades to use
the spinning action to wash away debris. Make
sure the hose is away from the mower blades.
Do not rinse hot surfaces with cold water. Let unit
cool before washing.
CAUTION!
Use protective glasses
when cleaning and washing.
Hardware
Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for loose
or missing hardware.
CAUTION!
Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wind heavy cloth
around the blades before handling.
The sharpening of blades must be
carried out by an authorized service
workshop.