Table of Contents
Advertisement
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance,
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted,,
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual).
TIRES
o
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 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. 12)
°
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades_
°
Remove hex bolt, lockwasherand flat washersecuring
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 FL Lbso torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED,
NOTE; We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou
do, be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE
MANDREL
TRAILING EDGE
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*
*A GRADE 8 HEAT 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 willcause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine°
°
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gdnding
wheel, Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
°
To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel boIt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancer.)
•
Slide blade on to an unthreaded portionof 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.
CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT
OR PIN
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 lifeo
•
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 ofwater,, Be careful notto 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)°
16
Advertisement
Table of Contents
