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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 ad-
justed. (See "TO 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. Tire sealant also 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 flat
washer
securing
blade.
• Install new or resharpened
blade with
trailing
edge up towards
deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure proper assembly,
center
hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel
assembly.
• Reassemble
hex bolt, lock washer
and
flat washer
in exact order as shown.
• Tighten
bolt securely
(27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat
treated.
Trailing 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 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 cone
balancer.
(When
using a cone bal-
ancer,
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.
Ce
ol
BA'n'ERY
Your tractor has a battery
charging
system
which is sufficient
for normal use.
How-
ever, 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.
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