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CUSTOMER RESPO ILmTIES
TRACTOR
Always ob_rve safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires n'tore than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual).
TIRES
, Maintain proper ai,_'pre_-sure in all tires (See "PROD°
UC[ SPECIFICATIQ,',!S" on page 3 of this manual),
Keep tires free of gasoiine oil, or insect control chemi-
cals 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. 12)
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
, Remove hex bolt, lockwasherandflatwashersecuring
blade.
Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown.
. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.
, Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT lS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou
do, be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE
FLAT WASHER
TRAiLiNG EDGE
HEXBOLT -.@
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BYSIXLINES ONTHEBOLTHEAD,
FiG, 12
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)
Care should be taken [o keep the blade balanced. An
unbeiancea blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen whi{e 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
ba]ancer, follow the instructions supplied with baF
ancer).
* Slide blade on _oan unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and i_,,:_Idthe bo{t or pin parallel with the ground.
if blade is b_Janced, it should remain in a horizontal
position. !t 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°
CENTER ROLE
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518" BOLT
OR PIN
BLADE
FIG. 13
16
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