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LTH140
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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting. presence of children. Children are often attracted to th
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new trac- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS tor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured HORSEPOWER: 14.0 to give you the best possible dependability and perfor- mance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) the pr
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 19-25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................... 26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES..................... 3, 14-18 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 27-28 ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 7-9 REPAIR P
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat (1) Knob Steering
Mulcher
Wheel Plate (1) Shoulder Bolt
5/16-18 (1) Washer
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Front Bumper Battery (4) Washers 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. Parts Bag Owner's Manual (2) Carriage Bolts
3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Parts bag contents not shown full size (4) Crownlock Nuts 3/8-16 Steering
Wheel
(2) Center -
Insert (2) Keys Lock Nuts (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washer s #10 (2)
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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 STEERING A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet LOCKNUT (2) 7/16" wrenc
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not tighten. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. battery acid are expl
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. • Lift seat to raised position. • Open battery box door. BATTERY • Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box. BOX COVER • Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of tractor. • First connect RED batte
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ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER SHIELD DECK (See Fig. 7) Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual). LATCH HOOKS • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with FIG. 8B shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut
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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LIFT LEVER SWITCH PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LIGHT SWITCH LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTROL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 9 Our trac
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- mend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. • Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 10)
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OPERATION position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11) of tractor. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with ment lift control. the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut • Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by off the engine. inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod
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OPERATION NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any system. spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- use gasoline near an open flame. off engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 10) driving position (See “T
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation 4 4 Check Tire Pressure 4 4 T Check for Loose Fasteners 4 4 7 4 R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 4 A Lubrication Chart 4 4 C Check Battery Level/Recharge 6 4 T Clean Battery and Terminals 0 4 4 R Check Transaxle Cooling 4 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 4 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 4 5 Check Engine Oil Level 4 4 Change Engine Oil 4 4 1 1,2,3 4 Clean Air Filter
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then bra
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY (See Fig. 16) TRANSAXLE COOLING Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the clean to assure proper cooling. battery with an automotive charger will extend it's life. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is • Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even running or while the transmission is hot. with bottoms
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE COVER KNOB AIR CLEANER COVER WING NUT LUBRICATION FOAM RUBBER PRE-CLEANER Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service GROMMET classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES OIL FILL 10W30 CAP⁄DIPSTICK AIR CLEANER 5W-30 BASE -20° 0° 30° 32° 40° 60° 80° 100° °F AIR °C -20° 0° 10° -30° -10° 20° 30° 40° SCREEN TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and s
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 "OFF" 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. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) SUSPENSION
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual). EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. If tires are over or underinflated, you will not prop
