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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILNTIES
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TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance,
BRAKE OPERATION
tf 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
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manua!).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber_
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage
BLADE CARE
For best result.s mow.e_ blades n'tust be k__.lEt,sharp,,Re-
pl_¢e b,ent or damaged blades
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades
- The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower,
o To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with ba!-
ancer)_
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and hold the bott 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 until the blade is balanced,
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. "['helobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not,
CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT BLADE
QR PIN "
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• Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer securing
blade°
• Install new or resharpened bade 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 iSGRADE 8 HEATTREATED
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou
do, be sure the blade is balanced
MANDREL
BLADE ASSEMBLY
TRAILING
EDGEUP
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig.
14)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An
unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine,
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear,
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling,
CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 15)
• Block up rear axle securely or use a tractor jack°
• Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts_
• Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be
even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30
motor oil, API-SF or SG. Replace filler plugo
• Reassemble wheel to hub_
• For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-
CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
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FIG, 15
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