Simplicity 4200 Series User Manual

Normal Care
6. Check and balance blade. Use a balanc¬
ing machine or the fixture shown in
figure 18. Center the blade on a nail
lubricated with a drop of oil. A balanc¬
ed blade will remain level. File material
off heavier end of blade until it is
balanced.
7. Reinstall each blade with the tabs point¬
ing up toward deck and secure with a
capscrew, cup washer, and spline wash¬
er. Be sure all splines are aligned and
washer is flush against blade. Use a
wooden block to prevent blade rotation
and torque capscrew to 55 ft. lbs. (74
N.m) (figure 19).
WARNING
Blade mounting capscrews must be
installed with the cup washer and
spline washer and then securely tight¬
ened. Torque blade mounting cap¬
screws to 55 ft. lbs. (74 N.m).
MOWER OFF-SEASON STORAGE
To protect your mower, store 4 t in an
enclosed dry area. To prepare the mowei' for
off-season storage perform the following.
1. Remove mower from tractor if tractor
is to be used without mower. (See
Mower Installation and Removal sec¬
tion).
2. Clean top and underside of mower to
remove all grass and dirt.
3. Coat all bare metal surfaces with a good
quality paint (available from your
dealer) or a light coat of oil to prevent
rusting.
4. Lubricate mower (page 14).
5. Check, sharpen and balance the mower
blades (page 14).
6. The belt should be stored in a cool, dark
place away from sunlight or any heat
source.
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Simplicity 4200 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	4200 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English