TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety
rules when
per-
forming
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 checked
and adjusted.
(See "TO CHECK
BRAKE"
in the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain
proper
air pressure
in all tires
(See the side of tire for proper
PSI).
•
Keep tires free of gasoline,
oil, or insect
control
chemicals
which
can harm
rub-
ber.
• 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 de-
scribed,
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 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.
CHECK
REVERSE
OPERATION(ROS)
SYSTEM
• When
the engine
is running
with the ig-
nition
switch
in the engine
"ON" position
and the attachment
clutch
is engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to shift into
reverse
should
shut off the engine.
• When
the engine
is running
with the
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operation)
ignition
switch
in the ROS "ON" position
and the attachment
clutch
is engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to shift into
reverse
should
NOT shut off the engine
BLADE
CARE
For best results mower blades must be
kept sharp.
Replace 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.
2.
Remove
blade bolt, lock washer
and
flat washer
securing
blade.
3.
Install
new or resharpened
blade
with trailing
edge
up towards
deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure
proper
assembly,
center
hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel
assembly.
4.
Reassemble
blade
bolt, lock washer
and flat washer
in exact
order
as
shown.
5.
Tighten
blade
bolt securely
(45-55
Ft.
Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT:
Blade
bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs
replacing,
replace
only with
approve
bolt shown
in the Repair
Parts.
BLADE
STAR
\
BLADEBOLT
(SPECiA_
CENTER
HOLE
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
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