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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)
Aiways observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An
nance, unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires 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 Adjust-
ments section of this manuat).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
o 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, ora cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal_
ancer)
° Slide blade on toan unthleaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and hofd the boit or pin paralfel 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 [s balanced,
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be cente{ed, but are not,
cals which can harm rubber.
Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For' best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Re-
place bent or damaged blades
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig, 13)
* Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
btades.
* Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing
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.
o Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou
do, be sure the blade is balanced,
BLADE _--_ MANDREL
(GRADE 8)"_ "_
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
CENTER HOLE
518" BOLT BLADE
OR PiN
FIG. 14
BATTERY
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 bolts tight,.
• Keep small vent holes open,
° Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour,.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can caase
the battery to "leak" power_
- Remove terminal guard.
° Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor,,
° Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
o Coat terminals with grease o_ petroleum jelly.,
• Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual),.
FIG. 13
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