Grading Mower Blade alignment

[Anonymous Poster]

I have a B2150 with the Kubota 60" belly mower model RC60-21B. I have changed the blades on it and tried to decipher the diagram in the mower deck owners manual. But I think the Japanese have a little different view than I. I can't tell which way to read the diagram, Birds eye, from below or what. When I tried to follow the diagram, the tips of the blades come VERY close together. I don't think they should be that way. Can anyone help?????
I want to mount them properly for best and SAFEST operation.
Thanks, Tim Pratzer

pratzert@white-marsh.aim-smart.com

 

[Trvler]

I have the same bellie mower. The blades do come close to each other but if you notice the blades are offset, with the center blade mounted slightly forward of the two side blades. As long as you use the proper blades and the deck isn't ever bent or warped you should never have a problem.

 

[Gomez]

I just swapped blades on my B2400 over the weekend and wondered the same thing about the diagram. The guy I bought the tractor off of told me it was the birdseye (plan) view in the manual. I didn't think there was any chance of the blades to contact each other, even though the clearance was close.

 

[DaleW]

I have a 2710 with a 72in belly mower. I wondered the same thing until I stopped at a local Kubota dealer. The service manager showed me that it didn't make a difference as to birds eye view or worms eye view. Either way the blades will overlap but will not touch as long as they are in the position relative to the diagram. Once you get the blades back on, just turn the belt to check for blade obstructions.
Good luck
Dale