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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any main-
tenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If
tractor requires more than six
(6)
feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjust-
ed. (See
'TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual).
TIRES
Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 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 prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.
Re-
place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See
Fig.
9)
*
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur-
ing blade.
Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown.
IMPORTANT:
TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER
HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN
WITH STAR ON MANDREL
ASSEMBLY.
Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.
Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
BLADE BOLT IS GRADE
8
HEAT TREATED.
NOTE:
We do not recommend sharpening blade
-
but if
you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
MANDREL
TRAILING EDGE ASSEMBLY
I
STAR
\
LOCK
'A GRADE
8
HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
I
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
I
FIG.
9
TO
SHARPEN
BLADE (See
Fig.
10)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and
eventual damage to mower and engine.
9
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
To check blade balance, you will need a
518
diameter steel
bolt, pin, or
a
cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer,
follow the instructions supplied with balancer).
Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or
pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
If
blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position.
If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.
NOTE:
Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes
of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
518"
BOLT ADE
OR PIN
FIG.
10