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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
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-
ments section of this manual).
TIRES
Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual).
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.
BLADE
CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.
Re-
place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE
REMOVAL
(See Fig. 14)
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secu ring
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.
Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. 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.
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
FLAT WASHER
TRAILING
EDGE UP
/
_'"-"
(CIRADE 8)*
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED
BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED
BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 14
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
(See Fig. 15)
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 will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a po0e balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions
supplied
with bal*
ancer).
•
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
518" BOLT
OR PIN
BLADE
' ;i
FIG. 15
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
Keep battery and terminals clean.
Keep battery bolts tight.
Keep small vent holes open.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
•
Remove terminal guard.
•
Disconnect
BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
•
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
•
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
•
Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
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