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CUSTOME RESPO LITIES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If unit 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).
TIRES
,,Maintain proper air pressure in al! 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.
oAvoid 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. Re- place bent or damaged blades.
•The 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 acone balancer. (When using acone balancer, follow the instructions supptied with bal- ancer).
oSlide 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.
CENTER HOLE
518" BOLT | BLADE |
OR PIN | j |
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
°Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
•Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and flat washer securing blade.
oInstall new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown;
oReassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.
oTighten bolt securely
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
MANDREL
BLADEASSEMBLY
LOCK WASHER
FIG. 13
FIG. ! 4
V-BELTS
Check
and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOMNG
Keep transaxte free from
CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 15)
•Block up rear axle securely or use a tractor jack. o Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.
oRemove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,
o Reassemble wheel to hub.
•For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI- CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
TRANSAXLE
FILLER PLUG
o
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TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig° 14)
Care should be taken | to keep the blade balanced. | An |
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- | ||
tual damage to mower | and engine. | NG. 15 |
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