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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance
RESPONSIBILITIES
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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 manual)
TIRES
o 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 can harm rubber,
o 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. 10)
. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur_
ing b_ade.
° 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 HEAT
TREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if
tou do, be sure the b_ade is balanced,
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
TRAILING
EDGE UP
FLAT
BLADE
\
HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*
LOCK WASHER
*A GRADE B HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
1DENT{FlED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 10
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced° An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tua{ damage to mower and engine,
= 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 wilt need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer, (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancer).
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded pod{on 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. If either' end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end unt{I the blade is balanced.
NOTE: Do not use ana{( for bafanc{ng blade., The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are noL
CENTER HOLE
S/8"BOLT BLADE
OR PIN J
FIG. 11
BATTERY (See Fig. 12)
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of tl_e
battery with an automotive charger wiJI extend its life.
,, Acid solution Jevel in each battery cell should be even
with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or ironfree
water if necessary. Do not overfill
° Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.
, Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour.
CUT AWAY VIEW
{
.]_VENT CAP
VENT
WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
FIG. 12
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