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03002
LTH1742TWIN
Operator's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or ci den tal starting when setting up, unclogging the d
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them. • Kee
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W-30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) 5/16 (1) Large Lock Washer Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Steering Shaft (1) Hex Bolt Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Seat (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet (1) Hood Scoop (2) Keys 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers HEX BOLT (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2a and 2b) SEAT PAN • Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. LABEL • Connect switch to seat. BATTERY • Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads BOX DOOR are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. TERMINAL TERMINAL SEAT SWITCH 02021 PAD FIG. 3a ATTACH HOOD SCOOP (See Fig. 3b) SLOT SEAT PAN TAPE WIRING HARNESS FIG. 2a • Push do
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the BELTS tractor from the skid. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed sure t
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON CRUISE CONTROL FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT ROS "ON" POSITION SERVICE CLUTCH SWITCH SWITCH REMINDER/ HOURMETER CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL IGNITION SWITCH BRAKE PEDAL FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER FREEWHEEL
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01423 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. 00155 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty TO SE
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OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the direction with the attachment clutch
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 9) BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing START ING. po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment o
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OPERATION NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion drive system. should be warmed up as follows: • Shut- off engine and set parking brake. • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in thi
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Fil
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02545 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest blade approved by the manufacturer of speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved your tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See
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01202 MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade BLADE according to your expected operating temperature. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W30 5W-30 -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 F FIG. 12B C -20 0 10 -30 -10 20 30 40 BATTERY TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart4_e Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use
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00667 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- and push down firmly into place before removing. age. Keep oil up to, but not over, the “FULL” line on dip- stick. Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when SPARK PLUGS finished. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing CLE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A E B J F H FIG. 16 • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO FIG. 18 CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F).• Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J)
