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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 high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See 'q'O 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 ef gasoline, oil, or insect controlchemi-
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. 9)
°
Raise mower' to highest position to allow access to
blades.
=
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flatwasher securing
blade.
o
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.
o
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.
BLADE
_
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
FLAT WASHER
TRAtUNG EDGE
HEX BOLT
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 9
TO SHARPEN
BLADE (See Fig. 10)
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
on th_ rinding
wheel+ Do not attempt to sharpen while
mower+
°
To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone batancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions
supplied with baF
ancer),
°
Slide bladeon to an unthreaded portionofthe steel bolt
or pin and hold the boRor 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 ef
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not+
CENTER HOLE
/
/
FIG. 10
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