CUSTO RESPONSi L ES
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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
TIRES
oMaintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual),
oThe btade can be sharpened with a file or on a grindin1? wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
-To check blade balance, you wili need a 5/8" diamete__ steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal
anoer).
Slide blade on to an unth readed portion of the steel boit
or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground, If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontai position, tf 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.
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. | Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- | CENTER HOLE | / |
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-Avoid 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. The blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. We suggest they be sharpened or replaced after every 25 hours of mowing, Check blades more often if mowing in sandy conditions.
•Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on the mower.
•Replace bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10)
,Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
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BATTERY (See Fig, 12)
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it'slife.
oAcid solution level in each battery cell should be ever_ with bottoms of vent wetls. Add only distilled or iron free water if necessary. Do not overfill.
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.
. | Install new or | resharpened | blade with trailing | edge | up |
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| o | Recharge at | 6 amperes for | 1 hour. |
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TO SHARPEN | BLADE | (See | Fig. | 11) |
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unbalanced | blade will cause excessive vibration and even- | !5 | o | Reinstall battery (See | "INSTALL | BATTERY" | in | As_ | |||||||||||||
tual damage | to mower and engine, |
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