Specifications

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
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Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake, To
check brake operation do the following:
• Stop tractor on a level surface and place shift control
lever in NEUTRAL position,
Depress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking
brake in tst notch,
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Try to push tractor. If you are unable to push tractor,
brake istoo tight and should be loosened (see TO AD-
JUST TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUST=
MENTS section of this manual.
Depress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking
brake in 3rd notch_
Try to pushtractor_If you are able to push tractor,brake
is too loose and should be tightened (see TO ADJUST
TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
section of this manual
During tractoroperation,check for stoppingdistance.If tractor
requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high
speed in highest gear, the brake must be adjusted (see to
ADJUST TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUST-
MENTS section of this manua!).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires,. (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual)_
e Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control
chemicals which can harm rubber_
Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may Causetire damage.
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS
• Fultydepress brake-clutch pedal and set
parking brake,
• Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL
position.
• Place attachment clutch lever in DISEN-
GAGED position,
• Turn ignition key OFF and remove key_
• Make sure the blades and all moving
parts have completely stopped,
e DO NOT handle blades with bare hands.
Wear gloves or wrap blade with news-
paper or other materia! while removing
or installing blade.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The
blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel We suggest they be sharpened or replaced after every
25 hours or mowing. Check blades more often if mowing in
sandy conditions.,
BLADE
MOUNTING
SCREWS
BENT TIP
,EDGE
SHARP EDGE
RG.10
BENT TIP EDGE
BLADE
SPRING
WASHERS
GRADE 5 Q
BOLT SHOWN ING
SCREW
FIG. 11
• Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on
mower_
• Replace bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See FIGS. 10 and 11)
• Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER
DECK in this section)_
• Remove blade mounting hardware securing blade..
• Install new blade with bent tip edges up.
Blade will not cut if bent tip edges are not up toward top
of mower deck..
• Secure blade to mower deck with mounting hardware
removed earlier. Be sure all parts are re-assembled in
proper order as shown.,
• Tighten blade mounting bolts securely_ We recommend
using a 10 inch wrench or torque wrench. If a torque
wrench is used, torque bolts to between 30 -35 ft lbs).,
IMPORTANT: Blade mounting bolts ate Grade 5 heat treated
as shown in FIG. 11 inset.
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