CUSTO RESPON IL ES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
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nance.
BRAKE OPERATMON
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 Adjust- ments section of this manual).
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=Maintain proper air pressure in alt 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,
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
oThe blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone bafancer. (When using a cone
baiancer, follow the instructions supplied with bai- 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,
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9)
•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
oRemove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur- ing blade.
oInstall 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
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if _oudo, be sure the blade is balanced.
| MANDREL |
BLADE | ASSEMBLY |
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| TRAaLING |
| EDGE UP |
FLAT
LOCK WASHER
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 9
CENTER HOLE
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5/8" BOLT | BLADE |
OR PtN |
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FiG. 10
BATTERYYour 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.
Recharge at
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
o Remove terminal guard.
,Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
oClean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush untit bright.
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
=Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).
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