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 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 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 unlessthe
brake
pedal is fully depressed,
andthe
attachment
clutch control is in the disengaged
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
• 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.
• 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.
A 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
Blade Bolt
Assembly
(Special)
Center Hole
BATTERY
Your tractor
has a battery
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.
TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND TERMINALS
Corrosion
and dirt on the battery
and termi-
nals can cause the battery
to "leak" power.
1.
Disconnect
BLACK
battery
cable
first
then
RED
battery
cable
and remove
battery
from tractor.
2.
Rinsethe
batterywith
plain waterand
dry.
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