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TRACTOR
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced°
An
unbatanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even-
nance,
tual damage to mower and engine.
BRAKE OPERATION
tf 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
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Maintainproper
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.
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_
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The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
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 balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions
supplied
With bal-
ancer_.
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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 noL
BLA£_E CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re-
place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE
REMOVAL
(See Fig. 13)
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Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades_
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Remove hex bott, Iockwasher and flat washer securing
blade_
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Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown.
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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.
EDGE
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*A GRADE 8 HEAt" TREATED
BOLT CAN EE
IDENTIFIED
BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,
FIG. 13
CENTER HOLE
518" BOLT
OR PIN
BLADE
FIG. 14
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 wiil extend its life.
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Keep battery and terminals clean,
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Keep battery bolts tight.
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Keep small vent holes open.
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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.
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Open battery box door..
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Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor°
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Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
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Clean terminals and battery cable ends withwire brush
until bright°
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Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
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Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
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