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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance_
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CUSTOIVIE
ESPONSnBIL T E$
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See '_ro ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual)°
TIRES
.
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.
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Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best resuRs mower blades must be kept sharp.
Re-
place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE
REMOVAL
(See
Fig. 13)
.
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades,,
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Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and flat washer securing
blade.
°
Install 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_
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Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft_ Lbs. torque)_
IMPORTANT:
BLADE BOLT tS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you
do, be sure the blade is balanced.
B ....
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MANDREL
LAUI::
ASSEMBLY
TRAILING
EDGE UP
FLATWASHER '
/
LOCK WASHER -,,,. _
HEx BOLT ( GRADE
8)
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED
BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED
BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,
FIG. 13
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
(See Fig. 14)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced,
An
unbalanced blade wil! cause excessive vibration and even-
tuaf damage to mower and engine,
°
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a g rinding
wheel.. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
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To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone bafancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied
with ba{-
arrcer)_
°
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°
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
5/8" BOLT
BLADE
FIG. 14
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after t00 hours
and replace if necessary.
The belts are not adjustable..
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wea_..
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling_
CHECK
TRANSAXLE
OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 15)
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Block up rear axte securely or use a tractor jack_
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Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.
°
Remove filler plug from transaxle_
Oil level must be
even with plug threads.
If necessary, fill with SAE 30
motor oil, API-SF or SG_ Replace filler ptugo
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Reassemble wheel to hub_
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For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-
CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
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TRANSAXLE
FILLER PLUG
FIG, 15
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