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TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety rules when
performing
any maintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor
requires
more than six (6) feet
stopping
distance
at high speed
in
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"
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
clutch/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
• 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 assem-
bly, center hole in blade must align with
star on mandrel assembly,
• Reassemble
hex bolt, lock washer and
flat washer in exact order as shown.
• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat
treated.
Trailing Edge 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 de, 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.)
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'" B_ade
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