CUSTOM ESPONSmBILmTIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance, Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade wil! cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine.* BRAKE OPERATION Jf 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- 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 bafance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or acone balancer,.
(When using a cone bafancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- anGer),, 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.. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced . Maintain proper air pressure in all 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° o 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. CENTER HOLE / / BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades_ ° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur- ing blade. . _nstall new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. OR PiN __ ° Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. ° Tighten bolt securely (30-35 FL Lbs..torque), IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT tS GRADE BHEATTREATED, FIG. 11 NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
BATTERY (See Fig. 12) Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal user However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. BLADE \ MANDREL ASSEMBLY . Acid solution level in each battery ceil should be even with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distil led or iron free water if necessary_ [30 not overfill. ° Keep battery and terminals clean.. Keep battery bolts tight. . Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open. TRAILING EDGE UP ° Recharge at 6 amperes for I hour° FLAT WASI" CUT AWAY VIEW / VENT CAP LOCK WASHER' !'* ..........................
_ VENT L-..--.J _ _ WELL " HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL "A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. FIG. 10 FIG, 12 15