LT-200 Series
3/2007
7
TP 300-4517-00-RG-N
Figure 5. Blade Torque
A. 4x4 Wood Block
B. Spline or Hex Washer
C. Spring Washer
D. Blade Bolt
Torque Mower Blades
1. Secure the hex washer (B, Figure 5), spring washer
(C) and capscew (D). Use a wooden block (A) to
prevent blade rotation while tightening the blade bolt
(D) to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm).
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp
mower blades with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling of blades may result in serious
injury.
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting
capscrews must each be installed with two spring
washers or a hex washer and spring washer, then
securely tightened. Torque blade mounting
capscrew to 45 - 55 ft. lbs. (61 - 75 Nm).
A
B
C
D
Burnishing the Electric
PTO Clutch
1. Select a safe area to operate the mower deck. With
the drive in neutral, the PTO switch disengaged, and
an operator in the seat, start the tractor engine. Run
the engine at full throttle.
2. Engage the PTO switch and run the deck for fifteen
seconds. Disengage the PTO switch and wait for the
mower drive belt to stop.
3. Repeat step 2 above ten times, and then re-check the
mower blade stopping time. (Stopping time must be
five seconds or less.)
Reduce & Check Tire
Pressures
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Inflate
to the pressures shown. Note that these pressures may
differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the
side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide
proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.
Figure 6. Tire Pressure
Size
PSI
bar
22 x 1.0-8
10
0.68
15 x 6.0-6
12-14
0.82-0.96
