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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TRAILING MANDREL
EDGE UP ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte-
nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at highspeed in highest gear, then brake mustbeadjusted.
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See =PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 ofthis manual).
• Keep tiresfree ofgasoline, oil, or insectcontrolchemi-
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.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are
working properly. If your tractor does not function as
described, repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake
pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch con-
trol is in the disengaged position.
• When the engine isrunning, any attempt bythe opera-
tor to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake should shut off the engine.
• When the engine isrunningand the attachment clutch
is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.
• The attachment clutch should never operate unless
the operator is in the seat.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re-
place bent or damaged blades,
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9-)
• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flatwasher secur-
ing blade.
• Install new or resharpened blade with trailingedge up
towards deck as shown.
IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY,
CENTER HOLEIN BLADE MUSTALIGN WITH STAR ON
MANDRELASSEMBLY.
Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.
• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLTIS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
BLADE
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*
STAR
*A GRADES HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIRED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 9
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. X2)
NOTE:We donotrecommendsharpeningblade-butifyou
do, be surethebladeisbalanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gdnding
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 bal-
ancer.)
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 ofthe 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 _// /
5/8" BO_ BLADE
OR PIN
BATTERY FIG. 10
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery boltstight.
Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
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