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02494
LTH1797
Owner'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 2.0 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 10W30 (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 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Knob Steering Wheel Insert Battery Steering Boot Steering (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 Extension Shaft Key (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 HEX BOLT (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers 5/16 LOCK WASHER (2) 7/16" w
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ASSEMBLY DISCARD TER MI NAL PROTECTIVE CAPS SEAT SHOULDER BOLT KEPS TERMINAL NUT HEX BOLT COVER SEAT PAN 02604 NEGATIVE (BLACK) POSITIVE (RED) CABLE CABLE FIG. 3 FLAT WASHER SEAT PAN LABEL 02464 ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 2 02602 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 3 and 4) FIG. 4 CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. object to contact both terminals at the Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to r
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ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST er a tion section for location and function of BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE con trols) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be PRODUCT. sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: front o
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITIONSWITCH ENGINESTART REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKINGBRAKE 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 (SEESAFETY R
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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. AT TACH MENT ROS "ON" IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER POSITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER LIGHT SWITCH PLUNGER ATTACHMENT THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR FREE WHEEL CONTROL PARKING BRAKE MOTION C
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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 operating 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 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKI
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01994 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrall
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OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce tion. This may require an engine warm-up period fro
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OPERATION 4. Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. 5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- tion of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running,
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
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02544 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brak
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid main te - nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near est au tho rized ser vice center/department. BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. FIG. 11
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00667 MAINTENANCE • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the MUFFLER drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if until the pin is in the locked position as shown. equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve. SPARK PLUGS • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour Replace spark plugs at
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • 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 con- tact with plu
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01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground an equal number of turns. The two front links must or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See remain equal in length. “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tires are over or u
