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02494
LTH1536
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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades ci den tal starting when setting up, off. trans porting, ad just ing or making re- Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Al ways look down and behind before and while back- wire and p
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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 you the best possible dependability and per formance . GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W-30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center. We have competent, we
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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 Boot (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Locknut Slope Sheet 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 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. 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife LARGE FLAT WASHER (1)
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ASSEMBLY SEAT SEAT PAN LABEL SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT FLAT WASHER 02602 ADJUSTMENT FIG. 3B KNOB 02464 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. FIG. 2 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 3A and 3B) con trols) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever nals by allowin
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instr
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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 ENGINESTART ENGINEOFF ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED 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 ATTA CHMENT IGNITION SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 4 Our tractors confor
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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 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
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01994 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 7) 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 centrally o
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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 fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. throttle control in the choke position until the engine Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will tion. This may require an engine warm-up period from increase carbon and lead oxide deposits a
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OPERATION Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the trac- tor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet return the mo- tion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repea
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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 TRAILING EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. LOCK WASHER STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). BLADE BOLT TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT FIG. 9 SPECIFICATIONS” section o
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MAINTENANCE Catch oil in a suitable container. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt tery cable and remove battery from tractor. to enter the engine when changing oil. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush the drain tube onto the fi tting. until bright. Coat terminals wi
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00667 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 13) AIR FILTER The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. re place ment is re quired. See Engine Manual. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions . ENGINE OIL FILTER Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line wi
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38 42 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE 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 contact with
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01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Lower lift lever to its lowest po si tion. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" Connect front links to mower deck and secure with to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high- retainer springs. est position. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis tance “D” directl
