Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
TRACTOR
Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen per-
forming any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATmON
If tractor requiresmore than six (6) feet
stopping distanceat highspeed in highest
gear, then brakemust be adjusted.(See
"TOADJUSTBRAKE"in the Service and
Adjustmentssection of this manual).
TmRES
* Maintainproperair pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
, Keeptires free of gasoline,oil, or insect
control chemicalswhichcan harm rub-
ber.
* Avoidstumps,stones,deep ruts, sharp
objectsand other hazardsthat may
cause tire damage.
NOTE:Toseat tire puncturesand prevent
flat tiresdue to slow leaks, tire sealant
maybe purchasedfromyour local parts
dealer.Tire sealant also preventstire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATORPRESENCESYSTEM
Besure operatorpresenceand interlock
systemsare working properly. Ifyour trac-
tor does not functionas described,repair
the problemimmediately.
The engine should notstart unless
the brakepedal is fully depressedand
attachementclutch control is in the
disengagedposition.
When the engine is running,any at-
tempt bythe operator to leavethe seat
without first setting the parkingbrake
should shut off the engine.
When the engine is runningand the
attachmentclutch isengaged,any at-
tempt bythe operator to leavethe seat
should shut off the engine.
The attachmentclutch should neverop-
erate unlessthe operator is in the seat.
BLADE CARE
For bestresults mowerblades mustbe
keptsharp. Replacebent or damaged
blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raisemowerto highestpositionto al-
low accessto blades.
2. Removeblade bolt, lockwasherand
flat washer securing blade.
3. Install new or resharpenedblade
with trailingedge uptowardsdeck as
shown.
mMPORTANT:Toensure properassembly,
center hole in blade mustalign with star
on mandrelassembly.
4. Reassemblebladebolt, lock washer
and flat washer in exact orderas
shown.
5. Tighten bladeboltsecurely (27-35Ft.
Lbs.torque).
mMPORTANT:Bladebolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs replacing,replaceonly with
approvebolt shown in the Repair Parts.
Trailing Mandrel As: _embly
Edge
Center
Hole
Flat
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
batancer. (When using a cone balancer,
follow the instructions supplied with
balancer.)
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 or Pin
Blade
Center Hole
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.
Keep battery and terminals clean.
19
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...