Operator`s manual

Section 7— Service38
Sharpening the Blades
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and
free of build up at all times.
3. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the
cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°-30°
angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to
maintain proper blade balance. See Figure 7-10.
Figure 7-10
WARNING! If a blade is bent or otherwise
damaged, replace the blade with a new one. Use
only original equipment blades.
WARNING! A poorly balanced blade will cause
excessive vibration, may damage the machine and/
or result in personal injury.
4. Test the blade’s balance using a blade balancer. Grind
metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ or “Grass
Side” (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the
ground when the mower is in the operating position.
WARNING! Use a torque wrench to tighten the
blade spindle hex flange nut to between 100 lbs-ft
and 120 lbs-ft.
Changing the Spindle Assembly
1. Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section.
2. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and
block it in that position.
3. Remove the deck cover.
4. Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Deck belt.)
5. Remove the blade. (See Replacing the Blades)
6. Using a ⁄ wrench or socket ratchet remove the flange
lock nuts, and the hex flange bolts. Remove the spindle
assembly. See Figure 7-11.
Spindle
Assembly
Blade
Flange
Lock Nut
Spacer
Hex Flange Bolt
Support Plate
Flange
Lock Nut
Hex Screw
Spacer
Figure 7-11
7. Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
Tractor Creeping
Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the
mower when the throttle is on and the speed control pedals are
in the neutral position. If your mower creeps, see an authorized
service dealer.