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03002
LGTH2454
Owner's Manual / 96043010700/ 2010-05
532 43 66-93
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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. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always starting when setting up, trans port ing, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and ad just ing or making repairs,
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
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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 4.0 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 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) de part ment We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Wheel (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (1) Locknut (1) Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 (1) Anti-Sway Bar Slope Sheet Keys (1) Front Link (2) Keys Assembly (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies 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 operatio
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM section for location and function of con trols) SKID • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al. • Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis- • Lift hood to raised position. en gage trans mis sion (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and Op er a tion sect
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ASSEMBLY 2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- ing forward before sliding mower under tractor. OF MOWER (See Fig. 5) • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under H. FRONT MOWER W H BRACKET tractor. W. FRONT GAUGE WHEEL X. SHOULDER X BOLT Q Y. 1-1/4 O.D. WASHER Y Z Z. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT Fig. 5 3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION MOWER (See Fig. 6) • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and A. MOWER SIDE
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ASSEMBLY 7. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) (See Fig. 13) ANTI-SWAY BAR TRANSAXLE • Insert rod end of rear lift link (C) into hole (U) in tractor lift (S) LOCATION BRACKET (T) shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower. LOCATED • Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link as- BETWEEN REAR TIRES sembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with large washer and large retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. U C S C. REAR LIFT LINK(S) D. RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER
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ASSEMBLY 9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) (See Fig. 9 & 15) ✓CHECKLIST • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. M PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charg
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAF
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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. D H P G E N F B Q A C J M Fig. 16 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" the
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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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. • Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent un au tho rized use
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) (See Fig. 20) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prop- motion control lever. (J) er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. J • Ad
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OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 16 and 25) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" of tra
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. fifteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start • Check engine oil with tractor on leve
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right
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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 Clean Debris Off Steering Plate 5 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could surface
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not TO OPEN ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TO CLOSE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine DRAIN is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- TUBE si ble damage to seals, do not us
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 32) DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 34) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be re place ment is re quired. utilized after each use. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, ne
