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02596
LTH1742
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 mowing. 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- pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. wire
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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-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SA
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Wheel (1) Washer Adapter 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Steering (1) Bolt Insert Extension Shaft Steering Key Boot (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut Slope Sheet 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (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 LOCK WASHER (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire p
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT PAN INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se curing seat to cardboard pac king and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. Push down on seat to
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) ✓CHE CKLIST (If previously removed) BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion. T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS open ing and slide into place, as shown. QUALITY PRODUCT. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: Hook
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR AND FEET AWAY (SEE
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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. ATTA CHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors confo
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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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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 8) 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 freewheel ing the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar shut off the engine. of tractor. Select desired height of
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a throttle control in the choke position until the engine minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce tion. This may require an engine warm-up per
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OPERATION Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine MULCHING MOWING TIPS is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN disengage clutch/brake pedal. AFTER EACH USE. The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximatel
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRAILING MANDREL TRACTOR EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments STAR section of this manual). FLAT WASHER TIRES BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)* Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREAT
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- Be sure tractor is on level surface. tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Oil will drain more freely when warm. Rinse the battery with
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are age. kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely SPARK PLUGS dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fi ns and extern
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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 plug
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18) Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within "D" "D" 1/4" of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one FIG. 19 side of mower only. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN
