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Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanceo

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopptng distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).

TIRES

Maintain 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.

°Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand 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 whlie 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 instructions supplied with bal- ancer).

=Slide blade on to an unthreaded portionof 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.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp° Re- place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades°

Remove hexbolt, Iockwasher and fiat washersecuring blade.

-Install 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 (30-35 FtoLbs. torque),

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE8 HEATTREATED,

NOTE: Wedo not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou do, be sure the blade is balanced.

 

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*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT'CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 12

FIG. 13

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 wilt extend its life.

°Keep battery and terminals clean.

°Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep small vent holes open (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour,,

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 bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

baking sodato one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until brighL

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly,

°Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).

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