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LTH1438
Owner's Manual / 96043006900 / California / 2008-12
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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, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- • Slow down before turning. port ing, ad just ing or
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL • 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 operation regu
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 56 oz. W/O Filter: 48 oz. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Lock Washer Steering Large Flat Wheel Insert Washer Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Hex Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Boot Adapter Seat Hood Scoop (1) Seat (1) Hood Scoop (1) Hex Bolt (1) Washer Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys 5
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03132 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. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing when you are in the operating po
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ASSEMBLY ATTACH HOOD SCOOP (See Fig. 5) SEAT SWITCH PAD SLOT SEAT PAN TAPE WIRING HARNESS Fig. 3 To adjust seat: Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to desired po si tion and release adjustment handle. SLOT TAPE PAD FLAT WASHER SEAT PAN ADJUSTMENT BOLT TAB HANDLE Fig. 4 NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST for best cutting performance. PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. For best cut
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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 REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF 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 SAFET
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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. H D E B J F G C A M Fig. 6 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping
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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 adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause engine to “backfire”. TO S
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OPERATION • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. J Fig. 10 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 11) Fig. 12 The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with A the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in t
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OPERATION W ARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the lift control. ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment • Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator so it is held in the disengaged position. decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the • Do not push or tow tracto
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW • Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE can be done during the engine warm up period. TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING. • The attachments can also be used during the engine warm- up period after the transmission has been warmed up. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- NOTE: If at a high altitude (ab
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • 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. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right
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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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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 OIL DRAIN VALVE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. CLOSED Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine AND LOCKED is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos - POSITION si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transmission. DRAIN YEL LOW CAP • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and TUBE clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, gr
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00667 MAINTENANCE 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 “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogg
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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. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTA
