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                        02494
LT1536
Owner's Manual                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT:  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
                    
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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 are.     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 the
                    
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                        CONGRATULATIONS  on your purchase of a new tractor.   PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e  Gasoline Capacity 1.25 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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                        Key (2) Keys UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel (1) Washer   17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering  (1) Knob Wheel Adapter Steering  Wheel  Insert (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 Steering Steering  Boot Extension  (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 Shaft (1) Oil Drain Tube  For Future Use Slope Sheet (1) 5/16  (1) Large Flat  Lock Washer 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 HEX  BOLT (2)  7/16" wrenches Pliers 5/16 LOCK  (1)  3/4" wrench
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY SEAT DISCARD TER MI NAL  SHOULDER  PROTECTIVE CAPS 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 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 3 and 4) 02602 CAUTION:  Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other  FIG. 4 object to contact both terminals at the  same time.  Before connecting battery,  remove metal bracelets, wristwatch  NOTE: You may now roll or drive 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHE CKLIST  er a tion section for location and func tion of  BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW  TRAC- con trols) T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE  WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS  all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual. Be QUALITY PR ODUCT. sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in   PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: fro
                    
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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 IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DANG
                    
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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. LIGHT SWITCH  IGNITION ATTACHMENT POSITION SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT  CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE HEIGHT  PEDAL ADJUSTMENT  INDICATOR GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING  BRAKE FIG. 5 Our tractors con
                    
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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 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. IMPORTANT:  LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY  HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY  TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
                    
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                        01994 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)  TO TRANSPORT Your tractor  is equipped with an operator presence sensing     Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment  switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with  lift control.  the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged      When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift  will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally  lever is in neutral (N) position. positioned in the seat to 
                    
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                        OPERATION  MOWING TIPS CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol      Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture  fo r mance.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the  which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids  Service and Adjustments section of this manual. during storage.  Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-     The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- tem of an engine while in storage.  To avoid engine  
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 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
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING Always observe safety rules when performing any main- EDGE UP te  nance. CEN TER  BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest  speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved  surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then LOCK WASHER STAR brake must be adjusted.  (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the  Service and Adjustments section of this manual). BLADE FLAT WASHER TIRES BLADE BOLT     Maintain prop
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is  OIL DRAIN VALVE maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps  or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not  nec es sary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS CLOSED  Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause  AND  the battery to “leak” power. LOCKED      Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst  then RED  bat- POSITION  tery cable and remove battery from tractor.     Rinse the battery with plain 
                    
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                        00667 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER  (See Fig. 13) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season.  If fuel  Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure  tor,  Engine Manual. re place ment is re quired.     With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- ENGINE OIL FILTER  tions. Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other
                    
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                        38 42 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING:  TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS:   Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.   Place gearshift 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 contact    with
                    
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                        01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS     Place fl at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt  FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18)  and secure with small retainer spring. IMPORTANT:  DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE  FOLLOWING FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY ,      Install belt onto engine pulley. BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS  EQUAL LY  SO   MOWER  WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.   TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing  Adjust t
                    
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                        38 42 02472 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT  TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 20) (See Fig. 19) Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system  which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.   Park the tractor on level surface.  Engage parking brake.   If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest  speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved  BELT REMOVAL - surfa