How to examine and replace blades on a ride-on mower
This is an article on how to replace blades on a ride-on mower.
While working with your Husqvarna ride-on mower, the blades might get damaged or broken.
In order for your product to work optimally, make sure the blades are in good condition.
Damaged or incorrectly balanced blades can be harmful to the product.
If the blades are blunt, contact your authorized local dealer.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, make sure to wear protective gloves every time you handle blades.
Examining blades on a ride-on mower
- Put the cutting deck in service position
- Look at the blades to see if they are damaged and if it is necessary to sharpen them.
- Tighten the blade bolts with the tightening torque specific to your ride-on mower. You can find the information in the operator's manual.
- Put the cutting deck in service position
- Look at the blades to see if they are damaged and if it is necessary to sharpen them.
- Tighten the blade bolts with the tightening torque specific to your ride-on mower. You can find the information in the operator's manual.
Replacing blades on a ride-on mower
WARNING: Incorrect blade type or unbalanced blades can cause objects to eject from the cutting deck and cause serious injury. Make sure to use the blades specific to your ride-on mower model.
CAUTION: Damaged or incorrectly balanced blades can cause damage to the products. Replace damaged blades. Let an approved service agent help you sharpen and balance blunt blades.
- Put the cutting deck in service position
- Lock the blade with a wooden block.
- Loosen and remove the blade bolt, the washers and the blade.
- Assemble the new blade with the ends that have an angle in the direction of the cutting deck.
- Attach the blade, the washer and the bolt. Tighten the bolt with a torque specific to your ride-on mower. You can find the information in your product's operator's manual.
- Put the cutting deck in service position
- Lock the blade with a wooden block.
- Loosen and remove the blade bolt, the washers, the blade, and the blade support.
- Install the new blade with the bent ends in the direction of the cutting deck.
- Attach the blade, the washer and the bolt. Tighten the bolt with a torque specific to your ride-on mower. You can find the information in your product's operator's manual.