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 PSI on tires).
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 attachmentclutch
should
never oper-
ate unless
the operator
is in the seat.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
CHECK
REVERSE
OPERATION
(ROS)
SYSTEM
• When the engine is running withtheignition
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 withtheignition
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:
Useonlya
replacement blade
approved by the manufacturer of your tractor.
Using a blade not approved
by the manu-
facturer 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 handswith gloves and/or
wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2.
Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
3.
Install new bladewith
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.
Mandrel Assembly
\
Blade
/
Center
(_/
\Star
_Btade
Bolt
(Special)
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