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03002
LGT2554
Owner's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making • Slow down before t
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper • Ke
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 64 oz Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an in
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Wheel (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (1) Locknut (1) Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 (3) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (1) Anti-Sway Bar Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with ex- BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM ception of those parts left unassembled for shipping p
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ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2): TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 4-12) • Grasp adjustment handle(A) and pull up, slide seat to Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing brake. desired po si tion and release adjustment handle. • Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position. CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position. • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on rig
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ASSEMBLY • Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower A as needed to insert bar. • Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown D B Fig. 8 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. Fig. 7 C • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over
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ASSEMBLY • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BEL TS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec- in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed cor rect ly. retainer spring (G) through hole in l
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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 SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAF
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. D H P G E N F B Q A C J M Fig. 13 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" the
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause engine to “backfi
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 19) (See Fig. 17) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prop- motion control lever. (J) er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level J surface. • Ad
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OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 13 and 22) (See Fig. 21) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse of tractor. direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off • Raise attachment lift to highest
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. position. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Sit on seat in opera
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area mend ed that the transmission be purged before op
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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) 1,2 1,2 Change Engine Oil
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could surface
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 26) The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean Determine temperature range expected before oil change. to assure proper cooling. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine • Be sure tractor is on level surface. is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- • Oil will drain more freely when warm. si ble damage to seals, do not use hi
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00667 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 28) To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be kept clean at all times. utilized after each use. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely enough to a water spigot f
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TO REMOVE MOWER (See
