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Husqvarna LTH1797 User's Manual

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3. Husqvarna LTH1797 Owner s Manual WARNING order to prevent cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and com ply with specifications of the manu facturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clearthe area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging mate
4. FREE WHEEL CONTROL FIG 5 PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER 02838_LSW Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine 10 LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSI TION Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controling engine speed OPERATION WEAR YOUR 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 FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR T
5. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Pivotseatupward and remove fromthe 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 engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely ASSEMBLY SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB CONNECT BATTERY See Figs 3 and 4 CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected firstto prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift seat pan to raised position Remove terminal protective caps and discard If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps
6. Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged FIG 8 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground e Pull up and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Re insert the dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual OPERATION ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TE
7. ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 16 and 17 e Raise mower to its highest position e Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other e f adjustment is necessary make adjustment on side of mower only e To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side e lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Threefullturns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 e Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND Ul ELS 6 r GROUND LINE LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 17 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACKADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its
8. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op eration System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual It is important to purge the transmission before oper ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual lt 55555 lt lt lt 5 SN lt OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their mean ing H G GR REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW H IGNITION SWITCH m i ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM ROS i D m IOo f Ro m LIGHTS FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL Lei Kad ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER KEEP HANDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates hazard which if not avo
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11. 819 21 16 21 532 12 01 83 532 12 56 31 532 12 45 26 532 13 98 65 532 13 98 66 532 12 46 70 0000000 DESCRIPTION Wire Asm Inner Spring W plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer PLTD 21 32 x 1 x 21Ga Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Button Plunger Black Link Lift LH Link Lift RH Retainer Spring 39 KEY PART NO NO 15 532 17 32 88 16 87335 08 00 17 532 17 56 89 18 873 80 08 00 19 532 13 98 68 20 532 19 42 09 31 532 16 98 65 32 873 54 06 00 55 532 19 42 08 lift rh 1piece 27 DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Rear Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 MOWER DECK V 5 2 193 38 7 deck manual 5 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO 1 532 19 25 56 2 872 14 05 06 3 532 13 80 17 4 532 19 25 68 5 532 12 46 70 6 532 17 80 24 7 873 80 05 00 8 532 19 30 03 11 532 19 39 57 13 532 19 28 72 14 532 18 72 81 15 53211 04 85 18 872 14 05 05 19 532 13 28 27 20 53240 00 95 21 873 68 05 00 23 53219 25 57 24 532 10 53 04 25 532 19 70 26 26 53211 04 52
12. LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY steering pl It 60 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART NO 532 19 36 51 532 18 47 06 532 16 98 40 532 16 98 39 532 12 49 31 532 12 17 48 812 00 00 29 532 12 49 37 532 17 51 21 810 04 06 00 532 13 65 18 532 14 52 12 532 19 07 53 817 00 06 12 532 17 18 88 819 11 12 16 810 04 05 00 873 54 05 00 532 15 50 99 o32 15 29 27 532 19 36 52 819 11 38 12 873 54 06 00 532 18 67 37 532 16 96 34 532 12 17 49 532 19 07 52 532 12 12 32 532 18 32 26 532 16 03 67 872 11 06 18 532 16 98 27 532 17 51 46 532 19 99 78 532 17 39 66 532 17 51 18 532 17 55 53 532 18 89 67 874 78 05 64 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip 5304 75 Bearing Col Strg Blk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Spr 3 8 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock 5 16 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 OD x 12 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Adaptor Wheel Strg Boot Steering Shaft Washer 25 82 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Extension Steering Shaft LR LT Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk Fitting Grease Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Axle Brace Stee
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14. brake rod e f distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A e Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position e Hoadtesttractorfor proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center 21 WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A mnm Den OPERATING DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FIG 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL e Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers e Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler e Remove belt downward from around engine pulley Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades e Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION e Carefully work new belt down around trans
15. ee ee Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Light switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 26 CORRECTION See quce pm sesch oes pay E TLO Ee Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace
16. high est position Check adjustment on rightside oftractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length e If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link e lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns e _ Whendistance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links 20 e To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length e When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower atfrontthan rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links e Recheck side to side adjustment FRONT LINKS FIG 19 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 20 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL e Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position e Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position e Roll belt off engine pulley e Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys e Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION e Work new belt around both mandrel pulleys and
17. idler pulleys e Install new belt into engine pulley groove e sure belt is inside the belt keeper the idler and on both sides of the wire belt keeper as shown IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WIRE BELT KEEPER BELT KEEPER MANDREL PULLEY ES amp N Mp N 2 3 ED ENGINE PULLEY PULLEYS MANDREL 7 PULLEY FIG 20 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 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 TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake e Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE e Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake e Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut on
18. others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run ning Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment fromthetruck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On
19. raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME SMALL RETAINER SPRING FLAT WASHER CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER SPRING ANTI SWAY BAR COLLAR HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket slide col lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring Make sure belt is inside the belt keeper at the idler and on both sides of the wire belt keeper as shown Install belt onto engine pulley IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES WIRE BELT KEEPER SUSPENSION ARMS 1 lt N ZU ol 2 E a 2 gt SQUARE HOLE ENGINE PULLEY FRONT LINK RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES DEFLECTOR SHIELD SERVICE
20. stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in CHILDREN accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out ofthe mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or
21. transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de veloped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR 1 Place tractor safely on a level surface that is clear and open with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT inthis section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly dis engage clutch brake pedal CAUTION At any time during step 4 there may be movement of the drive wheels OPERATION 4 Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move leve
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23. 17 49 812 00 00 01 532 12 35 83 532 12 17 48 532 16 55 96 932 16 57 11 819 17 12 16 532 16 95 94 532 19 48 10 932 17 02 01 532 12 47 88 819 09 12 10 872 14 06 08 873 90 06 00 532 17 54 56 819 13 32 10 932 16 60 02 532 16 55 89 532 18 39 00 872 14 04 06 873 68 04 00 874 78 04 16 932 16 56 23 817 49 05 10 532 16 54 92 532 16 55 80 532 16 96 13 532 16 95 93 532 16 96 12 872 14 05 08 872 11 06 14 532 14 52 12 DESCRIPTION Screw Guide Belt Mower Drive RH Strap Torque Lh Hydro Strap Torque Rh Hydro Spacer Axle Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga E Ring Key Square Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Shaft Asm Cross Hydro Spring Torsion T A Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Link Transaxle Console Shift Control Asm Bypass Hydro Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 Spacer Retainer Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Washer Srrtd 5 16 ID x 1 0 x 125 Tk Bracket Shift Mount Hub Shift Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 unc Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 20 unc x 1 Gr 5 Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 561 TT Plate Fastening Cross Shf STLT CRD Nyliner Snap In 5 8 ID Washer 7 8 ID x 105 HYD CRD Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 unc x 1 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Hex Flange Lock NOTE component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL
24. 19 37 82 5 32 19 34 13 532 19 41 05 532 19 25 58 532 19 28 70 532 19 36 46 DESCRIPTION Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc Spacer Retainer Stiffener Idler Arm Rod Brake LH Rod Brake RH Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 1 Keeper Belt Idler Tension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga Clutch Cable 38 46 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Head Asm Cable Clutch Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Keeper Belt Bolt Carriage Idler Stand Brake Arm Brake Spacer Brake Bolt Washer Asm 5 16 18 Keeper Belt Rh Mandrel Guard Brake Brake Assembly Includes Stand Arm and Guard Components Mandrel Assembly Includes Housing Shaft and Shaft Hard ware Only Pulley Not Included Replacement Mower Complete NOTE component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm SERVICE NOTES 42 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow YYY slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page befo
25. ANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W30 pd F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chart4 e FIG 12 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 12 and 13 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL e Be sure tractor is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Catch oil in a suitable container e Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil e Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting OIL DRAIN VALVE POSITION YELLOW CAP FIG 13 e Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise e To op
26. ASSEMBLY 6 8 OPERATION 9 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 MAINTENANCE ET 15 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT S 19 23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 26 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR 28 41 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel 1 Washer Steering 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Battery LL Steering on 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nut 1 4 20 Boot Steering Extension Shaft O3 1 Oil Drain Tube 3 1 5 16 Lock Washer Slope Sheet 1 Large Flat AA CES H mmi E 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 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 Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 3 4 wrench 2 7 16 wrenches Pliers Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in thi
27. ER DISENGAGED POSITION TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope e Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills e Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills e f stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake e Move motion control lever to neutral position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROLLEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED e orestart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal e Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting e all turns slowly 12 TO TRANSPORT See Figs 5 and 8 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor e HRaiseattachmentliftto highest position with attachment lift control e freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position e Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc
28. G in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS see the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn howto operate your tractor check to see that the brake is operating properly See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers V Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Y Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual
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30. MPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 5 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine e Besurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmission engaged position e Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake e Place motion control lever in neutral position e Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position e Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below e nsertkeyintoignition and turn key clockwise to START po
31. Mowers GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Cleanoil orfuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Ke
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33. O SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 6 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine e Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold e Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED THROTTLE CHOKE POSITION CONTROL IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION BRAKE POSITION MOTION CONTRO LEVER PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION FIG 6 STOPPING See Fig 6 MOWER BLADES e stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE e stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position e Move motion control lever to neutral position ENGINE e Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire e ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use e Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING
34. RICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five 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 See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES e Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OP ERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately e The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM e Whenthe engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking br
35. See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative ter minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE FIG 4 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Before starting read understand andfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Hemove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in t
36. Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152 Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga 44 red w 16 wire Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Seat Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Generic Switch Light Harness lgn Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adapter Ammeter Rectangular Protection Wire Loop Cover Terminal Battery Harness Pigtail Screw Plastite 10 14 x 2 0 Module Reverse NOTE component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis Laser It stlt 35 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 46 19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65 54 Drawbar 5 532 15 52 72 Bumper Hood Dash 9 532 19 39 37 Dash P L 10 8721406 08 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 11 532 17 49 96 Panel Dash Lh 13 532 1817 19 Panel Dash Rh 14 817 49 06 08 Screw thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 17 532 18 88 93 Hood 18 532 18 49 21 Bumper Hood 26 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 unc 28 532 18 35 38 Grille Len Asm 30 532 19 39 38 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 532 13 99 76 Bracket Support Fender 37 817 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 532 17 57 10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 532 18 71 54 Du
37. THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD 11 your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs recommend wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full speed fast e Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces the engine s operating efficiency e Full speed fast offers the best mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 6 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever e Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral position e Release parking brake e Slowly move motion control lever to desired position TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height Grasp lift lever Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground t
38. U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 532 19 01 20 2 932 14 05 51 5 532 14 50 06 6 873 80 06 00 f 532 12 41 81 8 817 00 06 16 9 819 13 16 14 10 532 19 55 30 11 532 16 63 69 12 532 17 46 48 13 532 12 12 48 14 87205 04 12 seat It knob 18 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 Clip Push In Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Gonk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 37 KEY PART NO NO 15 532 13 43 00 16 532 12 12 50 17 532 12 39 76 21 532 17 18 52 22 873 80 05 00 24 819 17 19 12 25 532 12 70 18 41 532 14 06 75 DESCRIPTION opacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 Strap Asm Fender NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 DECALS 7 KEY PART NO 532 40 35 75 532 14 08 37 532 18 89 23 532 19 68 41 532 18 89 25 532 19 63 57 932 18 89 21 532 18 21 66 932 40 35 76 532 40 03 89 DESCRIPTION Decal Side Panel Decal Saddle Brake P
39. ake should shut off the engine e When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine e attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM e When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 16 BLADE CARE For bestresults mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Useonlyareplacementblade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous could damage your tractor and void your warranty BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 10 e Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth e Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise e Install new blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on m
40. ally to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check brake operation e Check tire pressure e Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners 15 EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOURS 9 SOHu eJ0 98J1 Uos 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery LUBRICATION CHART DSPINDLE ZERK DSPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE em zm zm Cu zm zm om em mm mm mm mm mm lt lt mm mm mm em em a 2 7 ase DGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUB
41. andrel assembly e Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Special blade bolt is heat treated CENTER BLADE BOLT MANDREL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL I FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 11 NOTE do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An un balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine e blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not e Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion ofthe steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE 5 8 BOLT BATTERY Yourtractor has abattery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life e Keep battery and terminals clean e Keep battery bolts tight e Keep s
42. arking Decal Hood Decal Warning Engine Symbols Decal Steering Decal Deflector Warning Decal Pnl Side Decal Mower Cutfinger Decal Fender Decal Read Owner s Manual Syms WHEELS amp TIRES 11 wheel 1 38 PART NO o32 15 97 36 o32 15 97 37 532 16 88 69 o32 19 43 02 532 14 50 05 532 16 25 98 532 13 83 11 532 16 69 60 532 18 82 52 532 18 82 53 532 41 02 27 532 05 91 92 532 06 51 39 532 10 62 22 532 05 99 04 532 13 83 36 532 12 49 57 532 12 49 59 532 13 83 37 532 12 20 82 532 12 49 26 532 17 50 39 532 14 43 34 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis Hot Muffler Decal Brake Clutch Symbol Lt Decal Fender 100 Tick Mark Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Bat Dan Psn Decal Drawbar Decal Handle Lift Height Adjust Decal Bypass Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire 15 15 x 60 6 Service Tube Front Service Item Only Rim Asm 6 front Service Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only Rim Asm 8 Service Tire R Ts 20 x 10 8 C Service Tube Rear Service Item Only Cap Axle 1 50 x 1 00 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 MOWER LIFT 55 KEY PART NO NO 532 15 94 60 932 15 94 71 532 10 57 67 812 00 00 02
43. away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 9 14 FIG 9 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY 8 HOURS Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester _ 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodic
44. blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn light switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT 960 11 02 21 SCHEMATIC E RED BLACK I RED S Qe VO AMMETER STADTER OPTIONAL BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH BRAKE MO PEDAL UP SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH ee eR EE NOT OCCUPIED BLACK ATT MENT CLUTCH enen we CLUTCH OFF EN
45. ct Air 60 872 14 06 06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 532 15 47 98 Dash Lower STLT 74 87368 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 532 18 66 89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 532 17 55 82 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 532 15 65 24 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 206 532 17 01 65 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 207 817 67 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 208 817 67 06 08 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 209 817 00 06 12 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 212 532 18 35 48 Insert Lens Reflect 258 532 18 52 14 Lens LH 259 532 18 52 13 Lens 260 532 18 52 16 gt Lens 261 532 18 52 12 Insert Grille 272 532 18 88 95 Vent Hood RH 273 532 18 88 96 Vent Hood LH 278 532 19 16 11 Screw 10 3 4 Single Lead Hex 532 00 54 79 Plug 532 18 78 01 Dome Plug Plastic choke hole NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 DRIVE 75 drive hydro stlt 63 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 5 8 532 19 25 02 10 87602 04 16 14 81004 04 00 15 87449 05 44 16 873 80 05 00 19 873 80 06 00 21 532 12 12 74 22 532 16 94 98 24 873 35 06 00 25 532 10 68 88 26 81913 13 16 27 876 02 04 12 28 532 17 57 65 29 53207 16 73 30 532 16 95 92 32 874 76 05 12 34 532 17 55 78 35 532 1201 83 36 81921 16 16
46. d e Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill e Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting e Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 23 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Fig 26 Raise hood e Unsnap headlight wire connector e Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor e To replace reverse above procedure HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if
47. en pull out on the drain valve MAINTENANCE e After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown e Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve e Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual e Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level For accurate reading insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing Keep oil up to but not over the FULL line on dipstick Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling sh
48. ep children out ofthe mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do notturn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 2 0 Gallons and type Unleaded Regular Cil Type API SG SL SAE 10W30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 2 88 Pints W O Filter 2 21 Pints Champion RC12YC Oil Capacity Spark Plug Gap 030 Forward 5 5 Reverse 2 4 Charging System 15 Amps 3600 RPM Battery AMP HR 35 MIN CCA 280 CASE SIZE UiR 45 55 FT LBS Ground Speed MPH Blade Bolt Torque CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem edy please contact
49. he Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects e Besure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted e Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual e Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake e Place motion control lever in neutral position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Remove key from bag and start the engine see TO START ENGINE in the Operation section of this man ual After engine has started move throttle control to idle slow position e Release parking brake e Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid e Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position e Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance e Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWER HOUSIN
50. ided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury A CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and or engine Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol alib is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death serious injury and or property damage FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death serious injury and or property damage Gh 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 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 1 zc m LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH ROS POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER ol 7 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR
51. llow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments they can affect the
52. mall vent holes open e Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor e Rinse the battery with plain water and dry e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright e Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly e Reinstall battery See CONNECT BATTERY in the Assembly section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent pos sible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle e Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean e Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool ing fins TR
53. mission cooling fan and onto the input pulley e Slide belt into the center span keeper Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley e Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER TRANSMISSION ees INPUT PULLEY POM CENTER SPAN NJ KEEPER FIG 22 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 23 The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary e Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten e Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward e Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off e While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt e Move motion control lever to the neutral lock gate position e Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE Ifadditional clearance is needed to getto adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps e Loosen the adjustment bolt e Mo
54. n hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST 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 con tact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 15 Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac tor e Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position s Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position e Roll belt off engine pulley e Removesmallretainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt e Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket e Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring e Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs e Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs e Raise lift lever to
55. o slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY GE WHEEL ONLY FIG 24 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DONOTUSE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES e Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis e Connectoneendofthe BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery e Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 25 29 REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hoo
56. o the blade tip with the engine notrunning These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed Theaverage lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 7 Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills e Select desired height of cut e Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control e _ STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped orthe deflector shield in place ENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION n y A D fe af d d yd np POSITION EN f DEFLECTOR SHIELD ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEV
57. r a few seconds to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE O DU D CST ue oD Se ee Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or
58. r storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 24 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITISIMPORTANT TOPREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s e Turn ignition key to START position fo
59. r to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times 5 Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this sec tion of manual 7 Sitting inthe 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 8 Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the trac tor moves approximately five 5 feet return the mo tion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS e Mowershould be properly leveled for best mowing per formance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming e Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting e When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge
60. re you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill 43 69282 ON euopeu2 9111 591 15 6721 VNYVADSNH 1 ui Je eep 104 ZIAMSNH 008 10 euoudejei e20 991 jo 84 pe1eoo A jj euuou Je eep BUJEAbSNH pezuouine uy siy zou pue esuedxe JE eq 1snuJ jonpoud eu 10 Jeuonejedo jo s ep 02 uey ou YSUUBUWI e Je eep ne ue eq snu 1onpoud eui SIU JO eui ureiqo Jejeep buljjas y JO ssoJppe pue pue jenas peseyoind JSNUI 0010 SIU S ALUS USA Ul pezuouine pe1uesaJd eq snw eseuound 0014 e es 1sod pue AUS USA y oj JepJo ui eseuoJnd JO y s ep 01 eq pjnous 141 ueduio2 9 158
61. rial against a wall or obstruction Ma terial may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Do notoperate machine withoutthe entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers DANGER 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 Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road Ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating ma chine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Fo
62. ring Asm Bracket Susp Chassis Front Washer Flat 781 x 1 1 2 x 14 Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 Clip Steering Washer Hardened Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 4 L Gr 5 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO LTH1797 96011022101 PRODUCT NO 960 11 02 21 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART NO NO 1 532 17 08 05 2 817 7204 08 55 4 532 18 86 55 8 53217 18 77 13 532 18 59 09 14 532 14 84 56 23 532 16 98 37 29 532 1371 80 31 532 18 55 34 32 532 19 77 25 33 532 12 34 87 DESCRIPTION Control Th ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 5 8 T Engine Kohler Model SV530 Order Parts From Engine Manu facturer Muffler Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gasket Engine Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black 36 KEY PART NO NO 37 532 13 70 40 38 53218 16 54 40 532 12 40 28 44 81767 04 12 45 81700 06 12 46 81909 14 16 72 532 19 23 34 81 873 51 04 00 105 817 12 06 16 117 532 18 86 54 N oues c N engine kohler 45 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 X 16 Ga Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 X 75 Nut 1 4 20 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Tube Exhaust NOTE component dimensions given in
63. rouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year See engine manual 18 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required e With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions e Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor e sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned e Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FILTER CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garde
64. s manual it means when you are in the operating position Seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON e Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton e Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove INSERT 5 16 HEX BOLT amp _ 5 16 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING BOOT EXTENSION SHAFT BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID LOWER p STEERING _ SHAFT pd N ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT e Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft e Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL e Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward e Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension e Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten securely e Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel e Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID INSTALL SEAT See Fig 2
65. sition and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above e When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position e The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not acceptthe load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above 13 COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below e When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP e Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows e Be sure the tractor is on level ground Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period e attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period after the
66. starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s 25 CORRECTION 10 DUE QUT B Tu gt Gei a a SE E gt D mmm T Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service cen
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68. ter department Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine backfires when turning engine OFF CAUSE esch wesch 1
69. the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allowthe engineto cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period oftime clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area e Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual e sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting xe ad Fully charge the battery for storage e After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be dis connected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte nance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals e battery is removed from tractor fo
70. ve the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test e If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied NEUTRAL LOCK GATE ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG 23 22 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 24 e Block up axle securely e Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble e Onrear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key e Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove e Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due t
71. your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion 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 spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorized service center department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4

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