Sears 917.25545 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety r ules when performing any mainte­
nance, ■
BRAKE OPERATION
if unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping djstance at
high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted.
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust­
ments section of this manual).
TIRES
■> Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD­
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi­
cals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace
bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
<■ Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
» Remove hex bolt, lockwasherandflatwashersecuring
blade.
" Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown.
• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer in
exact order as shown.
• Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft, Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade—but if
you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even­
tual damage to mower and engine.
" The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while oh the mower.
* To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal­
ancer).
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Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and hold the bolt or pin paralle! with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it should remain In a horizontal
position. If either end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
BATTERY (See Fig. 15)
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend it's life.
•
Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or iron free
water if necessary. Do not overfill.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in.caps open.
» Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
•
Remove terminal guard.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then RED bat­
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
» Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get
the soda solution into the cells.
» Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
•
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
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