Owner's Manual

TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules whenperforming any mainte-..
nance.
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An
unbaPancedbladewillcause excessive vibrationand even-
tual damage to mower' and engine_
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-
merits 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, orinsect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber.
• The blade can be sharpened witha file or on a grinding
wheel., Do not attempt to sharpen while Onthe mower°
• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone
batancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancer).
° Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion 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, tf either' end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
° 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.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade° The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)
° Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
. Remove hex bolt, lock washer' and flat washer securing
blade.
o 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 you
do, be sure the blade is balanced,,
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD°
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
BATTERY (See Fig. 16)
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use, However. periodic charging of the
battery with an automotivecharger'will extend its life_
• Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
withbottoms of ventwells. AddonlydistUledoriron free
water ifnecessary° Do not overfill,
° Keep battery and terminalsclean,
• Keep battery bolts tight,
° Keepvent capstightandsmaUvent holes incaps open,.
° Recharge at 6 amperes for i hour,
CUT AWAY VIEW
IJ VENT cAP
_ _ _ _ VENT
16
FIG. 16
BATTERY
LEVEL
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cart cause
the battery to "Eeak"power.,
- Open battery box door,.