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CUSTOME RESPONSml31LITIES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanc;eo
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requiresmore than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See '%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual),
TIRES
oMaintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
oKeep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi_ cals which can harm rubber.
oAvoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
oRaise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
°Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer securing blade..
oInstall new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown°
=Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown_
•Tighten bolt securely
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade _but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 14)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
oThe 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 wilt need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer)
oSlide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. tf 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°
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade° The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are noL
CENTER HOLE
5/8"BOLT | BLADE |
OR PIN |
FIG. 14
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
- | Keep | battery | and terminals clean.. |
, | Keep | batter,, | bolts tight. |
° | Keep small vent holes open. | ||
BLADE
MANDREL
• Recharge at |
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS |
_ASSEMBLY
TRAILING EDGE
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER _
HEX BOLT
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*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD°
FIG. 13
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
•Remove terminal guard..
oDisconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor°
o Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright..
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
-Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).
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