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TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety rules when
p_rforming
any maintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor
requires
more than six (6) feet
stopping
distance
at high speed
in
highest
gear, then brake must be ad-
justed.
(See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE"
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm
rubber.
• Avoid stumps,
stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer, Tire sealant also prevents
tire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence
and interlock
systems are working properly.
If your
tractor does not function
as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should
not start unless the
brake
pedal is fully depressed
and
attachement
clutch
control is in the
disengaged
position.
• When the engine
is running,
any
attempt
by the operator
to leave the
seat without
first setting
the parking
brake should shut off the engine.
• When the engine
is running and the
attachment
clutch
is engaged,
any
attempt
by the operator
to leave the
seat should
shut off the engine.
• The attachment
clutch should
never
operate
unless the operator
is in the
seat.
BLADE
CARE
For best results mower blades
must be
kept sharp.
Replace
bent or damaged
blades.
BLADE
REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to
allow access to blades.
2.
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat
washer securing
blade.
3.
Install new or resharpened
blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure
proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel
assembly.
4.
Reassemble
hex bolt, lock washer
and flat washer
in exact order as
shown.
5. Tighten
bolt securely
(27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
Trailing
Up
Mandrel Assembly
Blade
Center
Hole
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
_#_--'Hex Bolt (Grade)
*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified
by six lines on the bolt head.
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE:
We do not recommend
sharpen-
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade
is balanced.
Care should
be taken to keep the blade
balanced.
An unbalanced
blade will
cause excessive
vibration
and eventual
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 bal-
ancer, follow the instructions
supplied
with balancer.)
NOTE:
Do not use a nail for balancing
blade.
The lobes of the center hole may
appear
to be centered,
but are not.
• 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.
/
5/8" Bolt
Center Hole
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