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REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
IWITH PARKING
ENGAGED)
BRAKE
NUT"A"
JAM NUT
BRAKE
ARM
DISC BRAKE
RGUREIO
HUB CAP WASHERS
KLIP RING
FIGURE 11
SQUARE KEY
(REARTIRE ONLY)
FIGURE 12
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A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED
BOLT CAN BEIDENTIFIED BY
THREE LINES ON THE BOLT
HEAD ASSHOWN ATLEFT.
1. Brake Adjustment
This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
mountedon the nghtside of the transaxle (Fig. 10).
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IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN
SIX FEET (1.8 METERS) STOPPING
DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN
BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.
a Depress clutctVbrakepedal and engage parking
brake.
b_ Measure distance between brake operating arm
and nut "A" on brake rod,,
c. tf distance is other than 1-1/2" (3.81 cm), loosen
jam nut (Fig, 10) and turn nut until distance be-
comes 1-1/2" (3,81 cm)_ Relighten jamnut against
nut "A".
Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above, Readjust ff necessary,, If stopping distance is still
greater than 6 feet (1.8 meters) in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary Contact your local Sears Serv-
ice Center,
2. Tire Care
a, Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI (lKg/cm 2)
and rear tires at 10 PSI (0,7 Kg/cm2)
b Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control
chemicals which can harm rubber,.
c Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage.
d, Removing wheel for tire repair (Fig,,11).
1, Block up axle securely,
2. Remove hub cap, klip ring and washer to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square
key - Do Not Lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble. Align slots in rear
wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. Re-
place washers and snap klip ring securely in
axle groove. Replace hub cap,,
NOTE: USE GREASE FITTINGS TO LUBRICATE FRONT
WHEELS WITH GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE,
APPLY AN ANTI-SEIZE OR GOOD GENERAL
PURPOSE GREASE TO LUBRICATE REAR AX-
LES,
3. Blade Care
For best results,mower blades must be kept sharp, The
blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file,or on a
grinding wheel, We suggest they be sharpened after every
25 hours of mowing, Do not attempt to sharpen while on
mower. If you mow in sandy soil check the blades alter each
two mowings. The sand wears the blades away rapidly,
a, Blade Replacement
Raise mower to highest position to permit access Io
blades,
1, Remove the hex head bolt, iockwasherand flat
washer (Fig 12) (tum counterclockwise).
2, Remove and discard old blade,
3., Clean top and bottom ofmower housing
4 Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN
and secure with flat washer, Iockwasher and
hex head boll TIGHTEN SECURELY_
ALWAYSUSEGRADES HEAT
TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH
_1 BLADES. DO NOTUSE PLATED BOLTS.
CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASION-
ALLY TO MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE
TIGHT. TORQUE BOLTS TO 30-35
FT.-I_BS (41-47 Nm).
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