OUSTOME RESPON ILITIES
TRACTOR | TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) |
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.. (See 'q'O 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),
•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.
•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage°
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.,
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual 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_
oTo check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancero (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancer)..;_
•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.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
CENTER HOLE
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades°
518" BOLT OR PIN
BLADE
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
°Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades°
°Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.
°Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown°
oReassemble 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.
BLADE | MANDREL |
TRAILING EDGE
LOCK WASHER
HEXFLATBOLTWASHER!
(GRADE
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,
FIG. 13
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 lifeo
,Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight,
o Keep smallvent holes open°
-Recharge at
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power_
-Remove terminal guard_
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
•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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