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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractorrequires more than six (6) feet
stoppingdistance at high speed in
highestgear, then brake must be ad-
justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" inthe
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm
rubber.
• Avoid stumps,stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tiredamage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence and intedock
systems are workingpropedy. If your
tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should notstart unless the
clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed
and attachment clutch control is in the
disengaged position.
• When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first setting the parking
brake should shut offthe engine.
• When the engine is running and the
attachment dutch is engaged, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.
• The attachment clutchshould never
operate unless the operator is in the
seat.
BLADE CARE
For best resultsmower blades must be
keptsharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest positionto
allow access to blades.
2. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat
washer securing blade.
3. Install new or resharpened blade with
trailingedge up towards deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer
and fiat washer in exact order as
shown.
5. Tighten boltsecurely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT: Blade boltis grade 8heat
treated.
Star
Center
Flat Washer
Mandrel
Assembly
_-- HexBolt,
*AGrade8 heatb'eatedboltcanbe identified
bysix lines on the bolthead.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do notrecommend sharpen-
ing blade - butif you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration and eventual
damage to mower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a gdndingwheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steelbolt, pin, or a cone
balancer. (When using a cone bal-
ancer, follow the instructionssupplied
with balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered, but are not.
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded
portionof the steel bolt or pin and hold
the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it shouldremain in
a horizontal position, if either end of
the blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end untilthe blade is
balanced.
CenterHole._
5/8"Bo_
or Pin _ _"_'_._
BATTEF Y _ _Blade
Your tractorhas a batterycharging system
whioh is sufficientfor normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.
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