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Operator’s Manual
SERIES 1000
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Model LT1024
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the ope
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Service 19 Slope Guage 7 Off-season Storage 24 Tractor Set-up 8 Maintenence Chart 24 Know Your Lawn Tractor 9 Troubleshooting 25 Operating Your Lawn Tractor 12 Attachments & Accessories 25 Making Adjustments 16 Specifications 26 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 18 Warranty Information 27 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and ma
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operati
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unload properly. though the brakes are functioning properly. Always 23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a keep machine in gear when going down slopes to burn. Do not touch. take advantage of engine braking action. 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving 4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for under low hanging tree branches, wires, door wheel weights or counterweights to improve openings etc., where the operator may be struck or stability. pulled from the
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d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) gasoline dispenser nozzle. shut off. They may fall off and be seriously d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the injured or interfere with safe machine fuel tank or container opening at all times operation. until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle e. Use extreme care when approaching blind lock-open device. corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and objects that may block your vision
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6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear over-speed the engine. The governor controls the gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 12. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as equipment is in safe working condition. necessary. 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or 13. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for other safety devices. Check
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u
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R E A D O P E R A T N O B S N R D U O A R L R K E L E T O S ' A V V O E O S M E N A D E P O E T C O O R E E E M I T R P A V X S I C A D O E N A T M T N G S H R R O I O A U R S S R A A N W B N . E A Y E J Y A C A L N G W E C . V R T A D H D C H E O D K I I P U E I T I R R S L E O N T D A S E D I E T C U C S R R O T A P H H A T E U H N S I T I A N N S L D A O N S D O D A D I E T N R E V N 1 F N . SAFETY LABELS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CA
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P SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A B G H C BATTERY OIL PRESSURE PTO / BLADE ENGAGE PARKING HOURS 1/10 BRAKE I J D K L E F M NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 1 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Ignition Switch B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Lever K Cruise Control Lever E Fuel Tank Cap L Deck Lift Lever F Seat Adjustment Lever M Cup Holder G PTO (Power Take-off) Knob NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGH
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Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the WARNING: Never leave a running tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of machine unattended. Always disengage the the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 2. remove key to prevent unintended starting. To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition Fast switch and turn cl
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Hour Meter Electric PTO / PTO Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour Blade Engage Knob meter operates whenever the engine is running and To engage the power to the records the actual hours of tractor operation. See cutting deck or other (separately Figure 4. available) attachments, pull OFF ON outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be in the disengaged
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Seat Adjustment Lever Deck Lift Lever To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, the desired position. Once a comfortable position is move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the suited for your application. seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment
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Stopping the Engine WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, Shoulder Screw stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating Lock Nut If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Shoulder Screw Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. Place the throttle control near the FAST position Lock Nut Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.
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To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper Setting The Cruise Control portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 6. NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the forward direction. Brake Pedal Slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved. Lightly depress the cruise control lever. While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from the drive pedal (you
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Moving The Tractor Manually Front View Top View Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. Opening this PTO valve permits the fluid in the transmission to bypass its OFF normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To ON open the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows: OFF ON Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor. See Figure 7. Figure 8 Mowing WARNING: To hel
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; WARNING: Never attempt to make any loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck. adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s NOTE: When adjusting, turn each lock nut an equal manual. number of rotations. Side to Side Leveling the Deck If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before side to side adjustment can be
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Parking Brake Adjustment Hex Nut and Lock Washer WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key Pivot Bar to prevent unintended starting. Axle If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear o
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Service the oil filteras instructed in the separate NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 24 for a Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed reference of recommended maintenance intervals. with your unit. WARNING: Before performing any Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set has finished draining. parking brake, stop engine and remove key to Refill the engine with new motor oil.
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Deck Spindles and Deck Idler Bracket Front Wheels Grease fittings can be found on the top of each deck Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with spindle shaft as well as on the idler bracket. See Figure a grease fitting. See Figure 15. Lubricate with a grease 14. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Grease Fitting Grease Fitting Axle Grease Fitting Rim Grease Fitting Figure 15 Figure 14 S
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Place a block of wood between the deck housing After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both See Figure 16. terminals Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the Hex Flange Nut Wood Block positive terminal to prevent shorting. IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
