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FIGURE 17. |
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CUTTING BLADES
A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacemen
&WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire(s) and remove
ignition key before working on the cutting blade to prevent accidental engin. = start- ing. Protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.,;.
1.Remove the hex flange nut which holds tt_e blade to the blade spindle.
2.Remove the blade from the spindle.
B. Sharpening
Remove the cutting blades by following the di'ections of the preceding section.
When sharpening the blades, follow the origin ]1 angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important tl"at each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grir lding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalance :l blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower ar d could break, causing personal injury.
The blade can be tested for balance by balanc ng it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal fr3m the heavy side until it balances evenly.
C. Reassembly
When replacing blades, be sure to install th,,_ blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" _or with
part number) facing the ground when the mow er is in the operating position. Carefully align "star" o i blade with "star" on spindle. Secure with hex flange n__t.
Blade Mounting Torque
Hex Flange Nut: 1080 in. lb. min., 1230 in. lb. m{x.
To ensure safe operation of your unit, all nuts a__dbolts must be checked periodically for correct tJghtnes _.
BATTERYCAREAND MAINTENANCE
(TYPE "A" BATTERY)
Type "A" batteries are sealed and are maintenance free.
BATTERYCAREAND MAINTENANCE
(TYPE "B" BATTERY)
CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery every
two weeks and before and after charging. Always keep level between maximum and minimum fill level.
Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid
or any other chemicals to the battery after initial activation.
NOTE: After operating the lawn tractor for a long period of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can overheat and lose fluid.
CHARGING THE BA'R'ERY(ALL BATTERIES)
The engine is equipped with an alternator which charges battery when tractor is operated. Under normal conditions, the battery only needs to be charged before, during and after
To charge the battery: Battery P/N
REMOVING / INSTALLING / JUMP STARTING
&WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, follow these instructions to
prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame.
Removing the Battery: Disconnect negative cable first, then positive cable.
Installing the Battery: Connect positive cable first, then negative cable.
Jump Starting
1.First, connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
2.Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the FRAME OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
could cause sparking, and the gas in
_ ARNING: Failure to use this procedure either battery could explode.
CLEAN THE BATTERY
Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If nec- essary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wir- ing with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
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