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CUSTOMER
,RESPONSIBILITIES
TRACTOR
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
(See Fig. 16)
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.
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 of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
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.
An
unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
•
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
BLADE
REMOVAL
(See Fig. 15)
•
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. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you
de, be sure the blade is balanced.
MANDREL
BLADE
LOCK WASHER_
HEX BOLT
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-
anger),
•
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 not.
TRAILING
EDGE UP
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED
BOLT CAN BE
iDENTIFiED
BY SIX LINES ON THE HOLT HEAD.
FiG. 15
518" BOLT
CENTER HOLE
FIG, 16
BLADE
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 6-10 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.
,
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 jelly.
"
Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
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