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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte-
nance_
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at highspeed 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 manua!)..
•
Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber_
•
Avoid stump,+,., tones, deep rLts, _;harp 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. 13)
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Raise mower to hfghest position to allow access to
blades°
•
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing
blade.
•
Install new or resharpened biade 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 IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening btade - but ifyou
do, be sure the blade is balanced_
BLADE
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
TRAILING EDGE
FLATWASHER_
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LOCK WASHER
HEX BOLT
(GRADES)*
°A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY StX LINES ONTHE
BOLT HEADo
FIG, 13
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TO SHARPEN
BLADE (See Fig. 14)
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 cone balancer.. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancer).
•
Slide bladeon to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallet 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 u_e a nail forbalancing blade. The lobes o{
the center hole pt ]y ,_ppear to be centered, but are not
518" BOLT
OR PIN
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CENTER HOLE
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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 will extend its life
•
Keep battery and terminals clean
°
Keep battery bolts tight
,
Keep small vent holes open (See "CONNECT BAT-
TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).
•
Recharge at 6 amperes for ! hour
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
•
Open battery box door
,
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor
•
Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons
of
baking soda to one gallon of water Be careful not to get
the soda solution into the cells.
•
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 je!ly
°
Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
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