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MAINTENANCE
TRACTOR
Al ways ob serve safe ty rules when per form ing any main-
te nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest
speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then
brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT
SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this man ual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals 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 prevent fl at 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 interlock sys tems are work-
ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start 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 op er a tor
to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the at tach ment clutch
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.
• When the engine is running and the bagger or optional
defl ector are not installed the mower should not op-
er ate.
FIG.20
FIG.19
5 STAR PATTERN BLADE
The center of this blade has a fi ve (5) star pattern. The bolt
that attaches this blade has nor mal Right Hand threads
that loosens by turn ing ( ) counterclockwise and tight ens
by turning ( ) clockwise.
6 STAR PATTERN BLADE
The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt at-
tach ing this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by
turning ( ) clockwise and tight en by turning ( ) coun ter -
clock wise.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace
bent or damaged blades.
IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE
SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE. IT
IS SUG GEST ED THAT YOU WORK ON ONE BLADE AT A TIME
TO ENSURE PROP ER ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS.
FIG. 21
RH
LH
02223
BLADE BOLT
LEFT HAND
THREADED
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
BLADE
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
6 STAR PAT-
TERN
6 STAR CEN-
TER HOLE
TRAILING
EDGE
BLADE BOLT
RIGHT HAND
THREADED
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
BLADE
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
5 STAR PAT-
TERN
5 STAR CEN-
TER HOLE
TRAILING
EDGE
6 STAR PATTERN
BLADE W/LEFT HAND
THREAD ED BOLT
5 STAR PATTERN BLADE W/RIGHT
HAND THREAD ED BOLT
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.