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TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety
rules when
perform-
ing any maintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor
requires
more
than 5 feet (1,5 m)
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 side 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)
Ensure
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
parking
brake is engaged,
and the attach-
ment clutch
control
is in the disengaged
position.
CHECK
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
• While
the engine
is running,
any attempt
by the operator
to leave the seat without
first setting
the parking
brake
should
shut
off the engine.
• With
the
engine
running,
the
parking
brake engaged,
and the attachment
clutch
engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to
leave the seat should
shut off the attach-
ment clutch.
• The attachment
clutch
should
never oper-
ate unless
the operator
is in the seat.
CHECK
REVERSE
OPERATION
(ROS)
SYSTEM
• With the engine
running,
the SmartSwitch
Ignition
(SSI)
button
(F) solid green,
and
the
attachment
clutch
engaged
any
at-
tempt
by the operator
to shift
in reverse
will disengage
the attachment
clutch.
With the engine
running,
the SmartSwitch
Ignition
(SSI)
button
(F) solid green,
and
the
Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS)
button
(G) lit, any attempt
by the operator
to shift in reverse
should
NOT disengage
the attachment
clutch.
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 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 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./62-75
Nm).
IMPORTANT:
Special
blade
bolt
is heat
treated.
Star
Center Hole
Blade Bolt
Mandrel
(Special) -.._j_
Assembly
Blade
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.
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