•Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 16.
Hex Flange Nut | Wood Block |
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Spindle Assembly |
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Figure 16
•Use a
Figure 16.
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle.
IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones.
It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the tractor and result in personal injury.
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
IMPORTANT:When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
IMPORTANT:Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70
Battery
The battery is sealed and is
•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive
•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals
•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When
Jump Starting
WARNING: Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
•Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your tractor’s discharged battery.
•Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post of the jumper battery.
•Connect the second cable (negative
•Make the final connection on the engine block of the stalled tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection.
IMPORTANT: If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s engine when jump starting your tractor.
•Refer to the instructions on page 13 to start the tractor .
•Set the tractor’s p[arking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
•Allow the tractor’s engine to run for 15 minutes before shutting it off to allow the alternating system time to charge the discharged battery.
Charging
If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- type
WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
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