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TRACTOR
Alwaysobservesafety rubs when per-
forming any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATmON
If tractor requiresmore than six (6)feet
stopping distanceat highspeedin highest
gear,then brakemust be adjusted.(See
"TOADJUSTBRAKE"in the Serviceand
Adjustmentssection of this manual).
TmRES
, Maintain properair pressurein all tires
(See "PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"
sectionof this manual).
* Keeptires free of gasoline,oil, or insect
controlchemicalswhichcan harm rub-
ber.
* Avoidstumps,stones,deep ruts,sharp
objectsand other hazardsthat may
causetire damage.
NOTE:Toseal tire puncturesand prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks,tire sealant
maybe purchasedfrom your local parts
dealer.Tire sealant also preventstire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATORPRESENCESYSTEM
Besure operatorpresenceand interlock
systems are working properly. If your trac-
tor does not functionas described,repair
the problemimmediately.
Theengine should not start unlessthe
clutch/brakepedal is fully depressed
and attachementclutch control is in the
disengagedposition.
When the engine is running,any at-
tempt bythe operatorto leavethe seat
withoutfirst setting the parkingbrake
should shut off the engine.
When the engine is runningand the
attachmentclutch is engaged,any at-
tempt bythe operatorto leavethe seat
should shut off the engine.
The attachmentclutch should neverop-
erate unlessthe operator is in the seat.
BLADE CARE
For best resultsmowerblades must be
keptsharp. Replacebent or damaged
blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raisemowerto highestpositionto al-
low accessto blades.
2. Removeblade bolt, lockwasherand
flat washersecuring blade.
3. Install newor resharpenedblade
with trailing edge up towardsdeck as
shown.
mlVlPORTANT:Toensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade mustalign with star
on mandrelassembly.
4. Reassemblebladebolt, lockwasher
and flat washer in exact orderas
shown.
5. Tighten bladebolt securely (27-35 Ft.
Lbs.torque).
mMPORTANT:Bladebolt is heat treated.
If bolt needsreplacing,replace onlywith
approvebolt shown in the Repair Parts.
Mandrel Ass
Trailing
Edge Up Center
Hob
Lock Washer
Blade Bolt
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-
ening blade - but if you 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 balancer,
follow the instructions supplied with
batancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered, but are not.
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.
5/8" Bolt Blade
Pin
Center Hob
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