TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety
rules when
perform-
ing 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 sides
of tire 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 dueto slow leaks, tire sealant may be pur-
chased from your local parts dealer. Tire seal-
ant 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 is engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to go into reverse
should
shut off the engine.
ENGINE
"ON" POSITION
(NORMAL
OPERATING)
• When the engine is running with the 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 allow
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, Iock washer
and
flat washer
in exact
order as shown.
5.
Tighten
blade
bolt securely
(45-55
Ft.
Lbs. torque).
MANDREL ASSEMBLY
BLADE
CENTER
HOLE
//
_BLADE
BOLT
(SPECIA_
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is heat treated.
If
bolt needs
replacing,
replace
only with ap-
prove
bolt shown
in the Repair
Parts.
BATTERY
Your tractor
has a battery
charging
system
which is sufficient
for normal
use.
However,
periodic
charging
of the battery
with an au-
tomotive
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
18 not necessary.