How To Change Gravely Mower Blades

Remove the blades according to the instructions in the operators manual. Ensure the mower drive belt has tension and is correctly aligned in all pulleys.

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Then remove the spindle from the blade.

How to change gravely mower blades. Position the blade horizontally and check for blade. Do not change the angle of the cutting edge or round the corner of the blade. Remove the mower deck according to the instructions in the operators manual.

Remember to double-check the orientation of the blade when reinstalling. If you do not have your serial number you may use 000101 to access a. Remove the jacks from the front of the mower.

Bring the hydro drive belt over the clutch and around the engine drive pulley then install the belt around the remaining transaxle pulley. This blade fits 42 in. After the blades pass the balance test they can be reinstalled.

Slide the blade onto an unthreaded bolt and hold the bolt horizontally. Thanks for watching. Remove the deck of your mower.

Try not to drop the blade or nick the edge on a hard surface. Remove mounting hardware and mower blades from spindles. The first blade change you may need a breaker bar after that if you are properly tightening the bolt a wrench and a block of wood is all that is needed.

Park your mower on a level surface. To check blade balance slide the blade onto a screwdriver shoulder bolt or pin and position it horizontally. Our OEM blades are manufactured through a special heat-treating process which creates a stronger blade with superior wear characteristics.

Install mower blades on spindles with mounting. Remember to keep on the fasteners in a bowl so you dont lose them. If the blade moves it will need more material removed from the heavy end of the blade.

If the blade is stuck on the spindle tap it lightly with your wrench to make it fall from the mounting. While wearing safety goggles use a spring puller or similar tool to reengage the hydro idler spring around the anchor bolt. But if its really worn out then youll need to change it.

While wearing safety goggles install the mower belt idler spring hook around the anchor bolt with a spring puller or similar tool. To Install Mower Blades. Wrench or Socket Wrench.

Once youve determined the need to change the blade the next thing you need to do is park your mower on a flat surface. Paper manuals can also be purchased. Press your wrench over the center bolt until it is secure in place over the bolt head.

How to Change Gravely Lawn Mower Blades. To Remove Mower Blades. Install the mower belt around the lower groove of the middle spindle pulley and around the right spindle pulley.

Manuals can be downloaded free of charge. How to Change Gravely Lawn Mower Blades. After that remove the lift from the spindle.

If a service manual is not available for your model the pertinent service information has been added to the Owners Manual. Detach the bolt on the spindle and remove the pulley. You may need to remove the spindle to use the available tool.

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Remove the spark plug. File or grind an equal amount of blade material from each cutting edge until sharp. Make sure you switch it off take out the key and put the brake so it wont move while you take out the blade.

With a fairly workable de. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. Tighten the blade bolt on each blade with 60 foot pounds with a torque wrench.

Cover the blades under the mower deck by a rag. Take off the bolts flat washers lock washer and blades from the. This blade will allow your zero-turn mower to cut to its highest potential.

Start with the blade assembly furthest back and replace the blade in the same position as the old blade that was removed. Gravely Tractor has been a leader in the lawn and garden industry since the early 1960s. Guaranteed to fit the correct mower every time.

Block the mower blade to prevent rotation.

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