Poulan 161491 - Manual (Page 16)

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corrosion.
BLADE CARE
For best resuits mower blades must be kepi sharp. Re­
place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11)
• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
® Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing
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 sho'wn.
• 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.
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wheel. Do not attempt to sharp.
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* Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt
or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel 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.
FIG. 12
BATTERY
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 its life.
• Keep battery and terminals dean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
» Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 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 battery 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).