honda-automobiles mm60 User Manual

Inspect blades for condition and proper installa- 

tion each time before operation. Replace any 

blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn or 
has any other damage. 

Small nicks can be 

g

round out when sharpening. 

For right and left spindles, install spindle lock 

wrench 

(5) through belt shield and into holes in 

spindle pulley as shown. Remove bolt which has 
RIGHT HAND THREADS. Remove cup washers, 

washer and blade. 

On the center spindle use blade wrench handle. 

The handle will rotate against gearbox stand 

when blade bolt is removed. 

Shoulder washer will not normally come off unless 
intentionally removed. 

Blade Installation 
1. Install spindle lock wrench through belt shield 

and into holes in spindle pulley 

as shown. 

2. Install shoulder washer (if removed) small end 

to lead in clockwise rotation, as viewed from 

up. Make sure blade cutting edge is positioned 

top 

of mower. 

3. 

Excessive blade slipping can cause cup 

washers to burn and lose their clamping force, 

Inspect cup washers to determine if they are 
burned or have lost their clamping force. 
Replace as necessary. 

4.

 Install two cup washers on bolt. Install washer 

and blade on bolt. Remember bolt has right 
hand threads; install bolt and blade assembly 
into spindle. Torque bolt to 23.5 kg/m 

(170 

ft/ 

Ibs). Remove spindle lock wrench from pulley 

and shield. 

1. Blade 

2. Shoulder washer 

3. Left belt shield 

4. Spindle lock wrench 
5. Spindle lock wrench handle 
6. 

5/8" Standard flat washer 

7. 

Cup washers 

8. 

Blade bolt, special Nylok (right hand threads)