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ES
TO SHARPEN
BLADE (See Fig, '14}
Always
observe
safety rules when performing
any mamte_
nance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
_ttractor requires more than six f6} feet stooping distance
st h_ghsseed in hignesx gear. then brake must be adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST BRAKE' '_ the Service and _,djusP
rnents section of this manua_l.
T_RES
o
Maintair proper a_r pressure in alt tires ISee 'PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manuah.
o
Keep tires free of gasoline_ oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can narm rubber,
Avoid stumps, stones, deed ruts. sharp objecls abe
omer nazaras that may cause tire damage.
Sate £n}uld be _aKen to keeu :he blade oaancedo
An
unbalanced blade w_! cause excesswe wbration and evem
_ual eamaae [o _ewe_ ar_a engine.
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on _ grinding
wheel
Dc not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
To check blade rsa_ance, y ou _al_neecJa 5/8" diameter
steei bott ore. or a cone oaiancer.
When using a cone
bB]ancer. 1oucw [he nstructlons
sursoJied with oaf
3RcBrL
o
Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the stee! bott
ar p_nano hold the Bolt or pm natalie with the g ouna.
I blade _sbatanced _1 snoutct remain tn a horizontal
eosition,
f either ena of the blade moves downwaro.
sharpen the heavy ena until the blade is Balanced.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The _oDesof
En<_ c en_e_" h ole may aE;oearto De cen'iered
but are no_
BLADE
CARE
For best results mower blades must be Rep; snarD. Re--
p_ace Den[ or aamagea blades.
BLADE
REMOVAL
(See Fig, 13)
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
o
Remove hex bolt, iock washer and fiat washer securing
blade.
o
InstaJt new or resharpened blade with traiting edge up
towards deck as shown,
Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.
o
Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
BLADE BOLT iS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you
do be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE
\
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
FLAT'WASHER
LOCK WASHEF
HEXBOLT
(GRADE8)
.....
_.,_
'@
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED
BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED
BY S1XLINES
ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 13
CENTER HOLE
518" BOLT
OB P_N
BLADE
FIG. 14
I
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Your tractor has a baSeR/charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use
However, periodic charging of the
battery with an aulomolive charger will extend its iile.
o
Keep battery and terminals ctean.
Keep battery bolts tighL
Keep srnail vent holes open.
o
Recharge at 6q0 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the batteB_ and terminals can cause
the battery to 'leakf power.
Open batten/box door°
o
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
ten/, cable and remove battery from tractor
o
Rinse the battery with piain water and dry.
Clean terminals and batters/cabte endswith wire brush
until bright.
o
Coat terminals wi'th grease or petroleum jetly,
Reinstail batte_ {See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembty sect;on of this manual),
Check V-beits for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation
and replace if necessary.
The belts are not
adiustabie
Replace betts if they be@p,to slip from wear.
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