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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractorrequires more 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
Adjustmentssection of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm
rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE: Toseal 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 rotand
corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence and interlock
systems are workingproperly. If your
tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed and
attachment clutchcontrol is in the
disengaged position.
• When the engine is running, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat without
first setting the parking brake should
shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and 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. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highestposition to
allow access to blades.
2. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat
washer securing blade.
3. Install new or resharpened blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT: Toensure proper assembly,
center hote in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer
and flat washer in exact order as
shown.
5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT: Blade boltis grade 8 heat
treated.
EdgeUp MandrelAssembly
Blade Center
Hole
Flat Washer
Lock Weshe
_£---HSXBolt *_
*AGrade8 heattreatedboltcanhe identified
bysixlinesonthebolthead.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-
ing 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 grindingwheel. 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 bal-
ancer, follow the instructionssupplied
with balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes ofthe center hole may
appear to be centered, but are not.
• Slide blade on to an unthreeded 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. Ifeither end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.
or Pin _%'_de
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery chargingsystem
which issufficientfor normaluse. How-
ever, periodic chargingof the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery boltstight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
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