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CUSTOM
RESPONSm ILITHES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-
merits section of this manual),
"]'IRES
•
Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual)_
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Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals 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. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion°
BLADE
CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re-
place bent or' damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
(See Fig. 12)
-
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
•
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washersecuring
blade.
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lnstatt new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown,,
.
Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.
°
Tighten bolt securefy (30-35 FL Lbso torque)_
IMPORTANT:
BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED,
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you
do, be sure the blade is balanced,
BLADE
MANDREL
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER _,_
HEX BOLT
(GRADE 8)*
*A GRADE S HEAT TREATED
BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,,
TRAILING
EDGE
FIG. 12
TO SHARPEN
BLADE (See Fig. 13)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced,,
An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and 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 wilt need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions
supplied
with bal-
ancer)_
.
SWe 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_
NOTE: Do not use a nail for' balancing blade. The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not
CENTER HOLE
5f8" BOLT
OR PiN
BLADE
FIG. 13
16
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