The blade can be sharpenedwith a file or on a grindingwheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
Tocheck blade balance,you will need a 5/8" diametersteel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When usinga conebalancer, followthe instructionssuppliedwith balancer.)
NOTE: Do notuse a nail for balancing blade. The lobesof the center hole may appear to be centered,butare not.
•Slide bladeon to an unthreadedportion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallelwith the ground. If blade is balanced,it should remainin a horizontalposition. If either end of the blade movesdownward,sharpenthe heavy end untilthe blade is balanced.
5/8"BoltorPin_'__lade
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BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Keep small vent holes open.
•Recharge at
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
1.Remove terminal guard.
2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
3.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
5.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
6.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADESt
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NOTE: Although
(5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°R Check your engine oil level more frequent- ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification
•Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Catch oil in a suitable container.
1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2.Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
Drain
Tube
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