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TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
nance, tual damage to mower and engine_
BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
If tractor requires more than six (_) feet stopping distance wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower,
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
(See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- steel bolt, pin, or a cone baiancero (When u_ing a cone
merits section of this manual), balancer, follow the instructions supplled with bai-
ancer),
TIRES • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
° Maintain proper air pressure in ati tires (See "PROD- or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground,
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual), If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal
position, tf either end of the blade moves downward,
o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced
cals which can harm rubber,, NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The tobes of
o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not,,
other hazards that may cause tire damage,
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to CENTERHOLE
SlOWleaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion_
BLADE CARE
5/8" BOLT BLADE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- ORPIN
place bent or damaged blade&
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
= Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades. FIG. 14
. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing
blade_ BATTERY
. Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up Your tractor has a battery charging system which is surf}-
towards deck as shown° cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
= Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
exact order as shown. • Keep battery and terminals clean,,
o Tighten bolt securely (30-35 FL Lbs, torque)° • Keep battery bolts t}ght,,
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT fS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED • Keep small vent holes open,
NOTE: Wedonot recommendsharpening btade-butifyou o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
do, be sure the blade is balanced,, ]'O CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
BLADE MANDREL the battery to "leak" power,
• Open battery box door
° 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
TRAILING EDGE until bright,,
FLATWASHER "'_" _""__. ! • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly
LOCK _.___"_..,.._." ° Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual),
HEX BOLT
•A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTtRED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 13
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