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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 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"
on page 3 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
Be sure that operator presence and inter-
lock systems are working properly. If your
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.
• 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 hef'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.
• 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.
Mandrel
Blade
_
Center
Hole
Hex Bolt
(Grade 8)_k=
Star
*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be
identifiedby six lineson the bolt head.
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
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 bladecanbe
sharpened with afile
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while it is 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 onto 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 hod-
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.
ade
or Pin
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BATrERY
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.
i
eep battery bolts tight.
Keep small vent holes open.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.
TO CLEAN BA'I-rERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-
minals can cause the battery to "leak"
power.
Remove terminal guard.
Disconnect
BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
20
battery fr_om tractor.
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