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TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety
rules when
per-
forming
any maintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor
requires
more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest
speed
in highest
gear on a
level, dry concrete
or paved
surface,
then
brake must be checked
and adjusted.
(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
rub-
ber.
• 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
AND
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
(ROS)
Be sure operator
presence
and reverse
operation
systems
are working
properly.
If
your tractor
does not function
as de-
scribed,
repair the problem
immediately.
• The engine
should
not start unless
the
brake pedal is fully depressed,
and the
attachment
clutch
control
is in the disen-
gaged
position.
CHECK
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
• When
the engine
is running,
any at-
tempt
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 at-
tempt
by the operator
to leave the seat
should
shut off the engine.
• The attachment
clutch
should
never op-
erate unless
the operator
is in the seat.
CHECK
REVERSE
OPERATION
(ROS)
SYSTEM
• When
the engine
is running
with the ig-
nition switch
in the engine
"ON" position
and the attachment
clutch
is engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to shift into
reverse
should
shut off the engine.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
• When
the engine
is running
with the
ignition
switch
in the ROS "ON" position
and the attachment
clutch
is engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to shift into
reverse
should
NOT shut off the engine.
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 al-
low access
to blades.
2.
Remove
blade 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
blade bolt, lock washer
and flat washer
in exact order as
shown.
5.
Tighten
blade bolt securely
(27-35
Ft.
Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs
replacing,
replace
only with
approve
bolt shown
in the Repair
Parts.
Trailing
Mandrel As, _embly
Edge Up_
Blade
Centel
Hole
Flat
16
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE:
We do not recommend
sharp-
ening 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 balancer,
follow the instructions
supplied
with
balancer.)
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