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03002
LOGTH2448T
Operator's Manual
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SAFETY RULES DANGER: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. � Never direct discharged material WARNING: In order to prevent ac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging ci den tal starting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction. por t ing, ad just ing or making repairs, Material may ricochet back toward the always dis con nect sp
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SAFETY RULES � Never carry children, even with the II. SLOPE OPERATION blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If suddenly appear in the mowing area you cannot back up the slope or if you feel for anot
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SAFETY RULES Check their proper operation regularly. � Remove gas-powered equipment from � Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible, then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipment with a portable debris. Allow machine to cool before container, rather than from a gasoline storing. dispenser nozzle. � If you strike a foreign object, stop and � Keep th
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES � Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons � Follow a regular schedule in main- and Type: Unleaded Regular tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. � Follow the instructions under “Main te - Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 own er’s manual. (below 32°F) WARNING: This tractor is equipped Oil Ca
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned in 1. Sit in seat. this man ual, it means, from your point of 2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide view, when you are in the op er at ing po si- seat until a comfortable position is tion (seat ed be hind the st
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4. Roll tractor forward off skid. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM 5. Remove banding holding the defl ector After you learn how to operate your trac- shield up against tractor. tor, check to see that the brake is operat- ing properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID in the Service and Adjustments section of (See Op er a tion section for location this manual. and function of con trols) 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps ✓CHECKLIST have been completed. Before you operate your new t
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY
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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. P N D H E G C B F Q J A M Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Stan dards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used (H) LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the head- to raise and lower the mower or other at-
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per forming an y ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR � To stop ground drive, depress brake TO SET PARKING BRAKE pedal all the way down. Your tractor is equipped with an operat
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� Put attachment lift lever in desired cut- TO USE CHOKE CONTROL - (N) ting height slot. Use choke control whenever you are start- The cutting height range is ap prox i- ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are mea- warm engine. sured from the ground to the blade tip with � To engage choke control, pull knob out. the engine not running. These heights Slowly push knob in to dis en gage. are approximate and may vary depending TO MOVE FORWARD AND upon
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TO OPERATE MOWER 5. When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise Your tractor is equipped with an operator to engine "ON" position. presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position engine running and the attachment clutch (Normal Operating) 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
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NOTE: To protect hood from damage when ADD GASOLINE transporting your tractor on a truck or a � Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular to tractor. Use an appropriate means of un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATT ACH - and reduce valve life). Do n
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time Before driving the unit in cold weath er, or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will the trans mis sion should be warmed up as take extra cranking time to move fuel from follows: the tank to the engine. 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the 2. Place the motion control lever in trans mis sion en gaged position. neu tral. Release the parking brake and
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4. Move motion control lever to full for ward position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. 5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec tion of � If grass is extremely tall, it should be manual). mowed twice to reduce load and pos- 7
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
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CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- fo rm ing any main te nance. � When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- BRAKE OPERATION tion and the at tach ment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to drive in stop at highest speed in high est gear on a reverse should shut off the engine. level, dry concrete or paved surface, then � When the engine is running with
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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- eration or at least once a year if the tractor nals can cause the battery to “leak” power. is not used for 50 hours in one year. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst Check the crankcase oil level before start- then RED bat tery cable and remove ing the engine and after each eight (8) battery from tractor. hours of operation. 2. Rinse the battery with plain water a
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ENGINE OIL FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel fi lter should be replaced once Replace the engine oil fi lter every sea son each season. If fuel fi lter becomes or every other oil change if the tractor is clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu- used more than 100 hours in one year. re tor, re place ment is re quired. AIR FILTER 1. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec tions. Your en gine will not run prop erly us ing a 2. Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel d
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 3. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 8. Turn tractor steering wheel to the left TRACTOR as far
