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Operator’s Manual
SERIES 1500
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Models SLT1550
SLT1554
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order b
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-season Storage 29 Slope Gauge 7 Maintenance Schedule 30 Tractor Set-up 8 Maintenance Log 31 Know Your Lawn Tractor 9 Troubleshooting 32 Operating Your Lawn Tractor 12 Attachments & Accessories 33 Making Adjustments 17 Specifications 35 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 19 Replacement Parts 34 Service 25 Warranty Information 37 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor.
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operati
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23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a 4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for burn. Do not touch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving stability. under low hanging tree branches, wires, door 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other openings etc., where the operator may be struck or attachments. These can change the stability of the pulled from the unit, which could result in serious machine. injury. 6. Ke
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e. Use extreme care when approaching blind e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other other sources of ignition. objects that may block your vision of a child f. Never fuel machine indoors. who may run into the machine. g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the f. To avoid back-over accidents, always engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool disengage the cutting blade(s) before at least two minutes before refueling. shifting into revers
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8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other For safety protection, frequently check components and safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. replace immediately with original equipment 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any equipment specificatio
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 7
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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up Attaching The Steering Wheel The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has capacity of three and-a-half gallons. Unthread the fuel been packed within the steering wheel, beneath cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank wheel cap and remove the hardware. to no more than
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A G B H C I J D K L E F M Figure 2 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H PTO (Blade Engage) Knob B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Lever K Cruise Control Lever E Seat Adjustment Lever L Deck Lift Lever F Fuel Tank Cap M Cup Holder G Ignition Switch Module NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. 9
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Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Module The throttle control lever is Fast WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the left side of the Position unattended. Always disengage PTO, move tractor’s dash panel. This lever shift lever into neutral position, set parking controls the speed of the engine. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent When set in a given position, the unintended starting. throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. To start the engine, insert the k
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Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Electric PTO / Blade Engage Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the 42.0 cutting deck other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine. Cruise Control Lever The cruise control LCD lever is located on
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Use extreme caution while WARNING operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH operate the tractor when children or others GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. are around. Stop the tractor immediately if AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. someone enters the area. IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE
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If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with Setting the Gauge Wheels the surface below, lower the wheels to the index Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height as described above. notches on the right fender. Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 17 of this manual for Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch more detailed instructions regardi
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To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind Engaging the Parking Brake is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the To engage the parking brake: drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it while heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. Figure 6. Hold the parking brake lever down while removing IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of your foot from the brak
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Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then control and stop the tractor. down, to lock it in place. Lightly depress the drive pedal. NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the To change the direction of travel to reverse when hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal its normal position prior to operating the tractor. to disengage the cruise control and bring the
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For best results it is recommended that the first two Mowing laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or to throw the discharge to the outside for the a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, balance of cutting. This will give a better helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet appearance to the lawn. from the machine while it is in operation. Stop Do not cut the grass too short. Short
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Tighten the inner hex nuts front against the front WARNING: Never attempt to make any hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen adjustments while the engine is running, the hex nuts to lower the front of the deck. See except where specified in the operator’s Figure 9. manual. Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex nuts when proper adjustment is achieved. Leveling the Deck Side to Side NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before If
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Parking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when Hex Nut the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake Drag Link applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust
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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 30 for a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. TEMPERATURE / OIL VISCOSITY CHART WARNING: Before performing any 10W-30 (Twin Cylinder) maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set ** 5W-20, 5W-30 parking brake, stop engine and remove key to * prevent unintended starting. 10W-30 (Single Cylinder) -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 Engine °F -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emi
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IMPORTANT: The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the oil level is below the ADD or over the Oil Fill Cap / FULL on the dipstick. Dipstick Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely onto the oil fill tube. IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed securely onto the tube at all times when the engine is operating. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so. Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 24 h
