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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake To check
brake operation do the following:
• Stop tractor on a level surface and place shift control lever
in NEUTRAL position°
• Depress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake
In 2nd notch,,
Try to push tractor. If you ere unable to push tractor, brake
is too tight and should be loosened (see TO ADJUST
TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
section of this manual,
e Depress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake
[n 4th notch.
Tryto push tractor, if you are able to push tractor, brake is
too loose and should be tightened (see TO ADJUST
TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
sectionof this manual.
During tractor operation, check for stopping distance. If tractor
requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed
in highest gear, the brake must be adjusted (see to ADJUST
TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section
of this manual),
TIRES
e Maintain proper air pressure in all tires,, (See "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect contro{ chemicals
which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other
hazards that may cause tire damage.
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS
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e Fullydepress brake-clutch pedal and set
parking brake,
Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL
position.
Place attachment clutch lever In DISEN-
GAGED position.
Turn Ignition key OFF and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
• DO NOT handle blades with bare hands.
Wear gloves or wrap blade with news-
paper or other material while removing
or Installing blade.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp The blades
can be sharpened with a fi{e or on a grinding
wheel, We suggest they be sharpened or replaced after every
25 hours or mewing Check blades more often if mowing in
sandy conditions
BLADE
MOUNTING
SCREWS
BENT TIP
EDGE
SHARP EDGE
Fig° 11
BENT TIP EDGE
BLADE
,
SHARP E
SPRING
WASHERS
GRADE5 Q
BOLTSHOWN
,MOUNTING
SCREW
Fig. 12
e Do not attempt to sharpen btades while they are on mower
• Replace bent or damaged blades
BLADE REMOVAL (See Figs. 11 and 12)
• Remove mowerdeck (seeTO REMOVE MOWER DEC!
in this section).
e Remove blade mounting hardware securing blade
• Install new blade with bent tip edges up Blade will not CL
_fbent tip edges are not up toward top of mower deck
• Secure blade to mower deck with mounting hardwar
removed earlier., Be sure all parts are re-assembled i
proper order as shown.
e Tighten blade mounting bo{ts securely We recommen
using a 10inch wrench or torque wrench, ff a torque wrenc
is used, torque bolts to between 30 -35 {t lbs)
IMPORTANT: Blade mounting botts are Grade 5 heat treated a
shown {n Fig t2 inset
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