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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"
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
Be sure operator
presence
and interlock
systems
are working
properly.
If your trac-
tor does
not function
as described,
repair
the problem
immediately.
• The engine
should
not start
unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed
and
attachement
clutch
control
is in the
disengaged
position.
• 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.
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 at-
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
Up
Assembly
Flat
Washer
Lock
Blade Bolt
"
Hole
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.)
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.
Center Hole
5/8" Bolt
Blade
or Pin
19
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