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TRACTOR
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen
performinganymaintenance.
BRAKEOPERATION
Iftractorrequiresmorethansix(6)feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear, then brake must be ad-
justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section ofthis
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 tire damage,
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and p_event
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 that operator presence and
intedocksystems are working properly. If
your tractor does not function as de-
scribed below, repair the problem
immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed and
attachment clutch controlis in the
disengaged position.
• When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat withoutfirst setting the parking
brake should shut off the 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 clutch should never
operate unless the operator is in the
seat.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be
kept sharp, 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 secudng 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 bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.
torque),
TrailingEdgeUp j_ _, MandreI
_,_ Sta_Assembly
Flat Washer__Cente r
Lock ""_>_'__ Hole
Washer J_ _-_ _-T"_- Blade
_,, HexBolt _3
(Grade 8)*
*A Grade8 heat treatedbolt can be
identifiedby sixlinesonthe bolt head.
IMPORTANT: Blade belt is grade 8 heat
treated.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-
ing blade - but ifyou 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 gdnding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steel belt, 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 unthreeded
portion of the steel boltor pin and hold
the belt or pin parallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a hedzontal position. If either end of
the blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end untilthe blade is
balanced.
Center Hole
" Blade
or Pin -_
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficientfor normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the batterywith
19an automotive charger will extend its life.