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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance.
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 manua0.
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See =PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 2 ofthis manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil,or insect controlchemi-
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
blades.
Remove hex bolt, !ock washer and flat washer securing
blade.
• Installnew 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 IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but ifyou
do, be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE MANDREL
TRAILING EDGE
HEX BOLT
(GRADE 8)* _
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 13
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. /_
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and evel
tual damage to mower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grindir
wheel. Do not attempt tosharpen while on the mowe
To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diamet_
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cot
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with b_
ancer).
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion ofthe steel Ix
or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the groun,
If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizont
position. If either end of the blade moves downwar
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT
OR PIN
BLADE
FIG. 14
BATTERY
Your tractorhas a battery charging system which issuf
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of tl"
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 cau:
the battery to "leak" power.
Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RE
battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with w
brush until bright.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in t
Assembly section of this manual).
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