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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
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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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Maintain proper air pressure in alf tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
•
Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insectcontrol 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 fiat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer., Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion_
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp° Re-
place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
(See Fig. 12)
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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.
•
Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer' in
exact order as shown.
•
Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbsotorque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT tS GRADE 8 HEATTREATEDo
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you
do, be sure the blade is balanced_
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MANDREL
BLADE
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. ASSEMBLY
FLAT WASHER._.,,_;;_
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LO C K WASHER ,,_
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FlEX BOLT
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*A GRADE 8 BEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLt' HEAD.
FIG. 12
TO SHARPEN
BLADE (See Fig. 13)
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, fellow 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 horizonta!
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
5f8" BOLT
OR PIN
CENTER HOLE
BLADE
FIG. 13
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 andterminaIs 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
•
Clear] terminals and battery cable ends with wire br ush
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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