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MOWER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCT,ONS
MOWER CLUTCH SWITCH
":'OFF" POSITION ,
BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,
ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR: PUSH TRAC-
TOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL COM-
PLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION MOVE
SHIFT CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL
POSITION. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN
"ENGAGED" POSITION. TURN OFF
MOWER CLUTCH SWITCH IFIG. 26).
SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. MAKE ABSO-
LUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALl.
MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLE'TELY
STOPPED. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES
FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP
WIRES AWAY FROM THE PLUGS TO
PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING,
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 15 hours of
mowing° Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower.
1. When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade bal-
ance and the blade should be checked for proper balance
before reinstallation on mower_ Unbalanced or bent blade
will cause excessive vibration when running and eventual
damage to mower or engine° Replace bent or damaged
blades_
2. To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that
before the start of each mowing season, the oldblades be
discarded and replaced with new blades. Mower blades can
be purchased at any Sears Service Center/Departments and
most Sears Retail Stores=
CLUTCH-
BRAKE
PEDAL
"BRAKE"
POSITION
IGNITION
LOCKWASHER...----_._
HEX HEAD HEAT--'-_
TREATED BOLT _:_
GRADE5
PARKING
:BRAKE
FIGURE 26
BLADE
FIGURE 27
BLADE REPLACEMENT
It is not necessary to remove mower from tractor for blade re=
placement. By moving Lift Control Lever to up (Rear) posi-
tion wilt permit access to blades
1.. Remove the Hex Head Bott_ Lockwasber and Fiat Washer
(Fig. 27L
2,, Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and secure
with Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Head Bolt TIGHT-
EN SECURELY,
A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT
CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE
LINES INDICATED ON THE BOLT
HEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT.
ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED
BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES, CHECK
BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO
MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT° TOR-
QUE BOLTS 30- 35 FT. LBS.
DA, LY IWA, NTENANCE
Make sure ati nuts on bolts are tight, cotter p_ns and retainer
springs are secure. Keep blades sharp. Observe all safety pre,
cautions. Keep mower well lubricated°
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