Poulan 157257 - Manual (Page 16)

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ICTOR
Alwciys observe safety t
nance,
BRAKE OPERATIC
If tractor reciuires nore
at high speed in highest
(See "TO ADJUST BF
iq anv I
SIX (6) leet stopping disiance
brake must be adjusted.
in th Adius
merits section I >1 i ~ niii . i
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. Re­
place bent or damaaed blades,
rDE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
• Remove hex bolt, lock washerandflatwashersecuring
blade.
• Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown.
• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.
• Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED,
NOTE; We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you
do, be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
TRAILING
EDGE UP
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.
FIG. 13
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 oe sharpened with a file or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on 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).
NOTE:
the cerr
lade on to an unthreadeci portion of the steel bolt
and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground,
e IS balanced, it should rerriain in a horizontal
n. If either end of the blade moves downward,
■n the heavy end until the blade is balanced,
not use a naii for balancing blade. The lobes of
nole may appear to be centered, but are not.
CENTER HOLE
\
\
5 / 8 " BOLT
OR PIN
BLADE
16
FIG. 14
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi­
cient for normal use. Ftowever, periodic charging ot the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•
Keep battery and terminals dean.
» Keep battery bolts tight.
•
Keep small vent holes open.
• Rechargeât 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to “leak” power.
Open oattery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat­
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
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 "CONNECT BATTERY” in the
Assembly section of this manual),
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooling fins ot transmission should be kept
clean to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot.
® Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
dean,
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass dippings and other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte­
nance IS not required iorthe life ot the transaxie. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near­
est authorized service center,'department.