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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when per- forming,any maintenance.
BRAKEOPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest
gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
TIRES
•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" ' on page 3 of this manual)..
•"Keep tires free of.gasoline, oil, Orinsect
ber,
•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
NOTE: :r_seaHire- 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.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure that operator presence and inter- lock systems are working properly. If your
•The engine should not start unless the clutch!brake pedal is fullydepressed and attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position.
•When the engine is running;any - attempt by the operator to leave the
•When the engine is runningand the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.
operate unless the operator is in the
BLADE CARE
For best results mower I_lades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
-blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
•Raise mower to I_[ghestposition to allow
-access to blades.
•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.
•Instal!.new orresharpened bladewith
•trailing _up towards:deck as shown.
IMPOFrrAN'riTo ensureproper assembly,
Centerl:_oleih:blade must•align with star
• o |
•Re_mble' hex bolt, lockwasher and
•TIghtan bolt securely
torque).
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat- treated.
Trailing BladeMandrelAssembly
Center
Hole
Rat
Star
Lock Washer_._.
<_<'HexBolt (Grade 8)*
*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be
identified by six lines on the bolt head.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening• blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalancedblade will cause
excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.
•The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grindingwheel. Do notattempt to sharpen while it is 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 instructionssupplied with bal-
ancer).
NOTE: Do not use a nail.for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, butare not.
•Slide blade onto 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
zontal position. If either end of the blade
moves downward, sharpen theheavy end untilthe blade isbaianced_
CenterHole /
/
Blade
5/8" Bolt or Pin
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficientfor normaluse.• Howew
er, periodic charging of the .battery.withan automotive charger will extend its:life. . ::.
•. KeeP battery andterminals
•Keep.battery bol_,tighL : .
•- Keep small.vent hOlesopen..
•"Recharge at
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