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CUSTOMER
TRACTOR
Always observe safety ruleswhen performingany mainte-
nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six 16)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 manual).
TIRES
Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
Keep tires free of gasoline, oil. or insect control chemi-
cals which san harm rubber.
Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts. sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage.
8LADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re-
place bent or damaged blades.
8LADE REMOVAL (See Fig, 14)
Raise mower to highest eosition to allow access [o
blades.
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.
Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
iMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We donot recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou
do. be sure the blade isbalanced.
BLADE
FLAT WASHE_R_ _'_
LOCK WASHER',-._.
_ MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
TRAILING
EDGE UP
_LT (GRADE 8)*
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
iDENTIFiED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FiG, 14
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 15)
Care should be taken to keep the olade balanced. An
unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
The blade can be sharpened with a fileor on a gnnding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
To check blade balance, you will need a_5/8" diameter
steel bolt. Din.or a cone balancer. {When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancerj.
Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and hold the bolt or pm parallel with the grouna.
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.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade, The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT BLADE
OR PIN J
FIG. 15
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 ai 6-10 amperes for 1 nour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
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.
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" m the
Assembly section of this manual).
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