Craftsman LTS 1500 manual Blade Care, Blade Removal

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TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming any maintenance

BRAKE OPERATION

Iftractor requiresmorethan five (5)feet to stop at highestspeedin highestgear on a level, dry concreteor pavedsurface,then brakemustbe checkedandadjusted,(See "TO CHECK BRAKE"in the Serviceand

Adjustmentssectionof thismanual)°

TIRES

. Maintain proper air pressurein all tires (Seesides of tirefor properPSI)..

•Keeptires free of gasoline,oil, or insect controlchemicalswhichcanharmrubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones,deep ruts, sharp objectsandotherhazardsthatmaycause tire damage,,

NOTE:To seal tire puncturesand prevent flat tiresdueto slowleaks,tiresealantmay be purchasedfrom your localpartsdealer,

Tire sealantalso preventstire dry rot and corrosion°

OPERATOR PRESENCESYSTEMAND REVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM(ROS)

Be sure operator presence and reverse operationsystemsareworkingproperly. If yourtractordoesnotfunctionasdescribed, repairthe problemimmediately_

•The engine should not start unlessthe brake pedal is fully depressed,and the attachmentclutchcontrolisin thedisen- gaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

•Whenthe engineisrunning,any attempt by the operatorto leavetheseatwithout

first settingtheparkingbrakeshouldshut off the engine.

. When the engine is runningand the at.- tachmentclutch isengaged,anyattempt by the operatorto leavetheseat should shutoff the engine

•Theattachmentclutchshouldneveroper- ate unlesstheoperatoris in the seat,

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION(ROS) SYSTEM

. Whentheengineisrunningwiththeignition switchintheengine"ON"positionandthe attachmentclutchisengaged,anyattempt bythe operatorto go into reverseshould shutoff the engine

ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating)

. When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should

NOT shut off the engine,

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept arp, Replace bent or damaged blades,

CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor, Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty,

BLADE REMOVAL

!.Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2, Remove blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise

3.Install new blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly_

4.Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque),,

Mandrel

Assembly

Center Hole /_,".,

IMPORTANT. Special blade bolt is heat treated

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