4.Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.
5.Tighten blade bolt securely
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts.
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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.
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BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, 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
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.
1.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
2.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
3.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
4.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
5.Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
V-BELTS
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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
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