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TRACTOR
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen per-
formingany maintenance.
BRAKEOPERATION
If tractorrequiresmorethansix (6) feet
stoppingdistanceat high speedin highest
gear,then brakemustbe 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 5 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 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.
• 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.
MandrelAssembly
Blade
Center
Hole
Flat
Lock
Star
/
Hex Bolt (Grade 8)*
*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 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 bal-
ancer.)
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 hori-
zontal position.
If either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.
Center Hole
5/8"Bolt
• or Pin
Blade
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 I hour.
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