TRACTOR
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BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then
brake must be serviced. (See 'qO CHECK
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual),
TIRES
. Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See PSI on tires).
= Keep tiresfree of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE: To sea! tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly. If
your tractor does not function as de-
scribed, repair the problem immediately.
o The engmneshould not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the
attachment clutch control is in the disem
gaged position.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
° When the engine is running,
any at-
tempt by the operator
to leave the seat
without
first setting
the parking
brake
should
shut off the engine.
° When the engine
is running and the
attachment
clutch is engaged,
any at-
tempt by the operator
to leave the seat
should
shut off the engine.
= The attachment
clutch should
never op-
erate unless the operator
is in the seat.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
CHECK
REVERSE
OPERATION
(ROS)
SYSTEM
o When the engine is running
with the
ignition
switch in the engine "ON" posi-
tion and the attachment
clutch engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to drive in
reverse
should shut off the engine.
o When the engine is running
with the
ignition
switch in the ROS "ON" position
and the attachment
clutch engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to drive in
reverse
should
NOT shut off the engine.
BLADE
CARE
For best results mower blades must be
sharp.
Replace worn, bent or damaged
blades.
,_ CAUTION:
Use only a replacement
blade approved
by the manufacturer
of
your tractor. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer
of your tractor
is
hazardous,
could damage
your tractor
and
void your warranty.
BLADE
REMOVAL
1.
Raise mower to highest
position to al-
low access to blades.
NOTE;
Protect your hands with gloves
and!or wrap blade with heavy cloth,
2,
Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
3.
Install new blade with stamped
"GRASS
SIDE" facing the ground°
IMPORTANT:
To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel
assembly.
4.
Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55
Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
Special
blade bolt is heat
treated.
Blade _jF_,
Blade Bolt
_"--_"'-.,_- "_/[
Assembly
(Special) "_._'__._
Star
Center Hole
BATTERY
Your tractor
has a batter,/charging
system
which is sufficient
for normal use.
How-
ever, periodic
charging
of the battery
with
an automotive
charger
will extend
its life.
• Keep battery
and terminals
clean°
° Keep battery
bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
° Recharge
at 6-10 amperes
for 1 hour.
NOTE; The original
equipment
battery
on
your tractor
is maintenance
free. Do not
attempt
to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding
or checking
level of electrolyte
is
not necessary,
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