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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractorrequires more than six (6) feet
stoppingdistance at high speed in
highestgear, then brake must be ad-
justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
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 puncturesand prevent
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 operator presence and intedock
systems are working pmpedy. Ifyour
tractor does not function as descdbed,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed and
attachement clutchcontrol isin the
disengaged position.
• When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operatorto leave the
seat without first settingthe parking
brake should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is runningand the
attachment clutch is engaged, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.
• The attachment clutchshould 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 securing blade.
3. Install new or resharpened blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT: Toensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align withstar
on mandrel assembly.
4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer
and flat washer in exact orderas
shown.
5. Tighten boltsecurely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt isgrade 8 heat
treated.
MandrelAssembly
TrailingEdgeUp
Blade Center _
Hole
_--Hex Bolt(Grade)_-:_
°AGrade 8 heattreatedbolt can beidentified
bysixlineson Me bolt head.
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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 grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone
balancer. (When using a cone bal-
ancer, follow the instructions supplied
with balaocer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered, but are net.
• 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.
Center Hole
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