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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any maintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed Jn highest
gear, then brake must be 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
on page 3 of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil or insect
control chemicals wh ch 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. nre sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
Be sure that operator presence and inter-
lock systems are working properly. Ifyour
tractor does not function as described
below, repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed
and attachment
clutch control is in the
disengaged
position.
i
hen the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first se_ing 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 shou|d 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 be1'tt o'I'damaged
blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
• 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.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
• Beas_semble hex bolt, lock washer and
flat washer in exact order as shown.
• _ghten
bolt securely (27-35
Ft. Lbs,
torque).
Trailing I
Flat
Lock
Up
MandrelAssembly
Blade
Center
Star
Hex Bolt(Grade 8)*
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE:
We do not recommend sharpen-
ingblade
but if you do, be sure the blade
isbalanced.
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 canbe
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 bal-
ancer.)
• 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 hori-
zontal 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.
• Slide blade onto an unthreadedportion
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 hori-
zontal position. If either end of the blade
moves downward
sharpen the heavy
end until the blaae is ba anced.
Center Hole
/
5/8" Bolt
or Pin
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient 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.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
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