i iiiiilU, llU , ii, i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and 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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual)_ 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 will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone batancer, follow the instructions supplied with baI- ancer). TIRES 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. o Maintain proper air pressure in al[ 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.
* Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade, The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re- place bent or damaged blades,, /' / // , BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) .OL . Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades ° Remove hex bolt, [ock washer and fiat washer securing blade, 5/8" BOLT ,-_'_ "_.._/,_"_ OR PiN . Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. FIG. 13 Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. BATTERY (See Fig.
14) Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft, Lbs,. torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED, Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its fife, NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced, Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent wells, Add only distilled or iron free water if necessary,r Do not overfill, --_ MANDREL Keep battery and terminals clean. __ ASSEMBLY Keep battery bolts tight. FIATWASHER _ t_ BLADE Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.
Recharge at 6 amperes for I hour. LOCK W B.ER .'-%..... / TRAtL,NG EDGE CUT AWAY VIEW VENT CAP _ _ _--_ VENT WELL "A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL FIG. 12 FIG. 14 16