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Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance
BRAKE OPERATION
Iftractor requiresmorethan five (5)feet to
stop at highestspeedin highestgear on a
level, dry concreteor pavedsurface,then
brakemustbecheckedandadjusted,(See
"TO CHECK BRAKE"in the Serviceand
Adjustmentssectionof thismanual)°
TIRES
. Maintain proper air pressurein all tires
(Seesides of tirefor properPSI)..
• Keeptires free of gasoline,oil, or insect
controlchemicalswhichcanharmrubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones,deep ruts,sharp
objectsandotherhazardsthatmaycause
tire damage,,
NOTE:To seal tire puncturesand prevent
flat tiresdueto slowleaks,tiresealantmay
bepurchasedfrom your localpartsdealer,
Tire sealantalso preventstire dry rot and
corrosion°
OPERATORPRESENCESYSTEMAND
REVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM(ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse
operationsystemsareworkingproperly. If
yourtractordoesnotfunctionasdescribed,
repairthe problemimmediately_
• The engine should not start unlessthe
brake pedal is fully depressed,and the
attachmentclutchcontrolisin thedisen-
gagedposition.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
• Whenthe engineisrunning,anyattempt
by the operatorto leavetheseatwithout
firstsettingtheparkingbrakeshouldshut
offthe engine.
. When the engine is runningandthe at.-
tachmentclutchisengaged,anyattempt
by the operatorto leavetheseat should
shutoffthe engine
• Theattachmentclutchshouldneveroper-
ate unlesstheoperatoris inthe seat,
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION(ROS)
SYSTEM
. Whentheengineisrunningwiththeignition
switchintheengine"ON"positionandthe
attachmentclutchisengaged,anyattempt
bythe operatorto gointoreverseshould
shutoffthe engine
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
. When the engine is running with the ignition
switch in the ROS "ON" position and the
attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt
by the operator to shift into reverse should
NOT shut off the engine,
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept
arp, Replace bent or damaged blades,
CAUTION: Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of your
tractor, Using a blade not approved by the
manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous,
could damage your tractor and void your
warranty,
BLADE REMOVAL
!. Raise mower to highest position to allow
access to blades
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2, Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise
3. Install new blade with stamped "THIS
SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel
assembly.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly_
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque),,
Mandrel
Assembly
Center Hole /_,".,
IMPORTANT. Special blade bolt is heat
treated
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