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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
Iftractor requires more than six(6) feet stoppingdistance at
high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain properairpressure inalltires(See"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, orinsect controlchemi-
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 pumhased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence and interlocksystems are work-
ingproperly. Ifyourtractor does notfunction as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake
pedal isfullydepressed and attachement clutchcontrol
is in the disengaged position.
• When the engine isrunning,any attemptbytheoperator
to leave the seat without first settingthe parking brake
should shut offthe engine.
• When the engine isrunningandtheattachment clutchis
engaged, any attempt bythe operatorto leave theseat
should shut off the engine.
• The attachment clutchshouldnever operate unlessthe
operator is in the seat.
BLADE CARE
Forbest resultsmower bladesmustbe keptsharp. Replace
bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)
• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
• Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and flatwasher securing
blade.
• Install new or resharpened blade withtrailing edge up
towards deck as shown.
IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER
HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL
ASSEMBLY.
• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.
• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.
TRAILING
EDGE UP
BLADE
CENTER
HOLE
LOCK WASHER
STAR
FLAT WASHER
HEX BOLT (GRADE
8)*
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 12
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - butifyou
do, be sure the blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An
unbalanced bladewillcause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage tomower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attemptto 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
balance r,follow theinstructionssuppliedwithbalancer).
NOTE: Do not usea nailfor balancing blade. The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
• Slide blade on toan unthreaded portion ofthe steel bolt
orpin and holdthe boltorpinparallel 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" BOLT
OR
BLADE
FIG. 13
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