Brake operation, Blade removal (see fig. 15), To sharpen blade (see fig. 16) – Poulan 139700 User Manual
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIL.HES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte
nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
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,
place bent or damaged blades.
Re-
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 15)
® Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
® Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washersecuring
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 5 HEAT TREATED.
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 16)
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 v/hile on the mower.
•
To check blade balance, drive a nai! into a beam or wail.
Leave about one inch of the straight nai! exposed.
Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. 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.
CENTER
HOLE
FIG. 16
BATTERY (See Fig., 17)
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi
cient 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.
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