CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TIRESBLADE CARE
? Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See
For best results, mower blades must be kept
"SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).
sharp. Replace bent or damage blades.
? Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8)
? Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.14
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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.
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OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM5
Be sure the operator presence and interlock
FIGURE 8
systems are working properly. If your mower1. BLADE
does not function as described, repair the2. CENTER HOLE
3. STAR
problem immediately.
4. CUTTER HOUSING
? The engine should not start unless the5. BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL)
parking brake is engaged, the PTO switch is
disengaged (pressed down), the operator is
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or
on the seat, and the control levers are
wrap blade with heavy cloth.
rotated to the outside of the mower.
? When the engine is running, any attempt by? Remove blade bolt by turning
the operator to leave the seat without firstcounterclockwise.
setting the park brake should shut off the
? Install new or resharpened blade with
engine.
stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and
? When the engine is running and the PTO
cutter housing.
switch is engaged, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first
disengaging the PTO switch, should shut offIMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY,
the engine.CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH
? When the engine is running and the controlSTAR ON CUTTER HOUSING.
levers are rotated in, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without rotating the? Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55
control levers out, should shut off the engine.ft./lbs. torque).
? The PTO switch should never engage withoutIMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT
the operator on the seat.TREATED.
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