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TRACTOR
TO SHARPEN
BLADE (See Fig. 10)
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.
An
nance,
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
BRAKE OPERATION
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The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gdnding
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
at high speed in highestgear, thenbrake must be adjusted.
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To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone
ments section of this manual),
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancer).
TIRES
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Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
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Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-
or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual),
If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal
position. If either end of the blade moves downward,
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Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
cals which can harm rubber.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of
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Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
other hazards that may cause tire damage.
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BLADE CARE
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For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re-
CENTER HOLE
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place bent or damaged blades.
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BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9)
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Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
5/8"BOLT
BLADE
blades.
ORPIN
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Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur-
ing 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
FIG. 10
exact order as shown.
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Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
BATTERY
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
_oudo, be sure the blade is balanced,
battery with an automotive charger wilf extend its life.
BLADE
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FLAT WASH
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Keep battery and terminals clean.
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Keep battery bolts tight.
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
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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.
TRAILING
LOCK WASHER
EDGE UP
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*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
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 BA']-rERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
FIG. 9
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