TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
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 "TO CHECK
BRAKE"
in the Service
and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain
proper air pressure
in all tires
(See the sides of tires for proper PSI).
• 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 cause
tire damage.
NOTE: To seal 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 described,
repair the problem
immediately.
• The
engine
should
not start
unless
the
brake
pedal
is fully depressed,
and the
attachment
clutch
control
is in the disen-
gaged
position.
CHECK
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
• When
the engine
is running,
any attempt
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 at-
tachment
clutch
is engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to leave the seat should
shut off the engine.
• The attachment
clutch should
never oper-
ate unless
the operator
is in the seat.
CHECK
REVERSE
OPERATION
(ROS)
SYSTEM
• When the engine is running with the ignition
switch in the engine
"ON" position
and the
attachment
clutch
engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to drive in reverse
should
shut off the engine.
• 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.
,_eplace 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 allow
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.
Center Hole
Star
\
Blade Bolt
Mandrel
(Special)
-----_¢ _
Assembly
Blade
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
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