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2. INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT OF BLADES

a. Apply the parking brakes.

CAUTION: Be sure to apply the parking brakes securely.

b Start the engine and turn the throttle lever to the low speed position to decelerate the engine.

c. Shift the mower lift lever to the UP position and raise the mower deck to the highest position.

d. Stop the engine.

e. Set the cutting height at lowest position.

f. Lower the mower deck onto the ground.

g. Remove the lift rod linkage of mower deck by pull out the pin.

h. Lift up front side of mower deck for flipping up.

CAUTION: When turning the mower deck, take care not to allow it to hit your feet.

i. Lock the mower deck by inserting the pin into the hole in the lift arm.

j. Check the mower blades for deformation and damage.

(1) Blade (LH) (2) Blade (RH) a. Check the blade LH(1) and blade RH(2) are at right angles to each other. b. When these blades are not at right angles to each other, straighten them by following ways.