Wheel Horse 5-1421 - Maintenance; Safety Tips

heavy cutting it may be necessary to slow to 1}1
M,P,H, When mowing extra tall grass, raise the mower
to the travel position and cut" Then recut at normal
position. Donlt cut grass too short. The recommended
height is 2 to 3 inches"
MAINTENANCE
For best results, it is recommended that the mower
be removed from tractor for blade maintenance,
When blades become dull, remove and regrind"
CAUTION: Sharpen evenly on both ends to maintain
blade balance, Inspect blades frequently (especially
after hitting an object) tighten blade mounting bolt
if necessary" Each blade spindle has a grease fit-
ting visible through a hole in the tap of the deck.,
Apply grease to the fitting till the grease comes out
at the blade cup" The unit should be greased every
50 hours of use. A regular lubricating pressure gun
can be used"
MOWER REMOVAL
To remove the mower from the tractor pull the hair-
pin coller from the lift stud and drop the lift rod" Re-
move the belt from the Power Take-Off" Pull the hair-
pin cotter from the left hand mounting plate and pull
up on the latch to drop the mower support. Turn the
tractor wheels to the left and pull the mower from
under the tractor" NOTE: The hairpin cotter should be
inserted through the rear hole in the LH" Mtg, plate to
hold the latch up when the tractor is being operated
without the mower,
SAFETY TIPS
FOR RIDING LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN TRACTORS AND ATTACHMENTS
Know the controls and how to stop quickly _.
READ THE OWNERS' MANUAL
2 Do not allow children to operate machine; nor
adults to operate it without proper Instruction,
3
Clear work area of objects which might be picked
up and thrown,
4 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
before starting motor, Keep hands, feet and
clothing away from power-driven parts
5 Do NOT carry passengers" Keep children and
pets a safe distance away"
6 Never direct discharge of any material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near machine while
in operation
7, Disengage power ta any attachment and stop
motor before leaving operation position
8
Take precautions when leaving machine un-
attended (fo avoid accidental starting, rolling
away, accidental dropping of any attachment,
etc,.)
9 Disengage power to any attachment whenever it
is not in use or when traveling from one work
area to another.
10 Stay a!ert for holes and other hidden hazards
11, Know what is behind you before backing up"
12. Beware of steep slopes; reduce speed on all side
slopes and sharp turns to prevent tipping or
losing control,
13" Don't stop or start suddenly when going uphill
or downhill
14, Use extra care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment" (Refer to your owner's manual)
15 Watch aut for traffic when near roadways
16 Handle gasoline with care -. it is highly flam-
mable,
A, Use approved gasoline container"
B, Never add gasoline to a running motor .-
fill tank aut of doors and wipe up spilled
gasoline.
C. Rep/ace gasoline cap securely,
D" Open doors if motor is run in garage -
exhaust gases are dangerous
17" Keep machine in goad operating condition and
keep safety devices in place, Use guards as
instructed in owner's manual
18, Disengage power to any attachment and stop
motor before making repairs or adjustments
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