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Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 21 of this
manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.
Mulching
Model J609H & Y609H tractors come equipped with a
mulch kit packed separartely within the tractor's crate.
Once installed, the kit incorporates special blades,
already standard on your tractor, in a process of
recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the
cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced
back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer.
Observe theinstructions included with the mulch kit for
the best results when mulching.
Operating TheHeadlights
To turn the tractor's headlights on:
•
Start the engine following the instructions earlier in
this section.
•
Turn the key one notch counterclockwise
into the
On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to
Figure 5.
To turn the tractor's headlights off:
•
Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the
engine running) or the Off position (to shut the
engine off). Refer to Figure 5.
NOTE:
Never move the key into the Start position
while the engine is running.
Doing so may cause
damage to your engine's electric starter.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Never attempt to make any
adjustments
while
the
engine
is running,
except
where
specified
in the
operator's
manual.
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WARNING:
Disconnect
the spark
plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine before
performing
any
adjustments,
repairs
or
maintenance.
ParkingBrakeAdjustment
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position,
stop engine
and remove
key to
prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake
disc can be found on the right side of the transmission
in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:
•
Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc. See Figure 9.
•
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on
the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 9.
•
Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck at .011 ".
•
Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.
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Transmission
NOTE:
View shown from beneath tractor,
Figure 9
SeatAdjustment
WARNING:
Before operating this machine,
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or
rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before
operating the tractor.
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