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TRACTOR
Always observe
safety rules when
performing
any maintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear, then brake must be
adjusted. (See '_O ADJUST
BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain
proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or
insect control chemicals
which can
harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and
prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire
sealant may be purchased
from your
local parts dealer. 33re sealant a_so
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence
and interlock
systems are working properly.
If your
tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
clutch/brake
pedal is fully depressed
and attachement
clutch control is in
the disengaged
position.
• When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first setting the parking
brake should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the
attachment
clutch is engaged,
any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.
• The attachment
clutch should never
operate unless the operator is in the
seat.
BLADE
CARE
For best results mower blades must be
kept sharp.
Replace
bent or damaged
blades.
BLADE
REMOVAL
• Raise mower to highest position to
allow access to blades.
• Remove
hex bolt, lock washer and fiat
washer securing
blade.
• Install new or resharpened
blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure proper assem-
bly, center hole in blade must align with
star on mandrel assembly.
• Reassemble
hex bolt, lock washer and
fiat washer in exact order as shown.
• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat
treated.
Edge Up
Mandrel Assembly
Blade
Center
Hole
Flat Washer,
Lock Washer
_--'- Hex Bolt
*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified
by six lines on the bolt head.
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE:
We do not recommend
sharpen-
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced.
An unbalanced
blade will
cause
excessive vibration and eventual
damage
to mower end engine.
• The blade can be sharpened
with a
file or on a grinding
wheel.
Do not
attempt
to sharpen
while on the
mower.
• To check
blade balance,
you will need
a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a
cone balancer.
(When using a cone
balancer,
follow the instructions
supplied
with balancer.)
NOTE:
Do not use a nail for balancing
blade.
The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered,
but are not.
. Slide blade on to an unthreaded
portion
of the steel bolt or pin and hold
the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced,
it should remain
in a horizontal
position.
If either end of
the blade moves
downward,
sharpen
the heavy end until the blade is
balanced.
5/8"
e
Center Hole
_/
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