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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
LT-200 Series
18.5HP Hydro Tractors 38” Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description
2690685 ELT18538, 18.5HP (CE) 1695146 38” Mower Deck (CE)
2690781 ELT18540, 18.5HP (CE)
40” Mower Decks
20HP Hydro Tractors
Mfg. No. Description
Mfg. No. Description
1695433 40” Mower Deck (CE)
2690689 ELT2044, 20HP (CE)
44” Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description
1695147 44” Mower Deck (CE)
1734103
Revision 02
Rev. Date 02/2008
TP 100-4422-02-RG-N
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service .........28 Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................28 Identification Numbers........................................7 Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................29 Safety Decals .......................................................8 Battery Charging ...................................................30 Safety Icons .........................
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure
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Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over. A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up (in 2-wheel drive mode). You should not operate on inclines with a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length. Always drive up and down slopes: n
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit GENERAL OPERATION into a trailer or
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it. When operating on slopes use additional wheel weights
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Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained sources of ignition. outdoors. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine 15. Use only factory authorized replacement parts when running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. making repairs. 4. Never fuel the
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SAMPLE Identification Numbers Identification Numbers Mower ID Tag Tractor ID Tag PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional Safety Decals messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when provide you with the safety and reliability you would these instructions are not followed. The information is for expect from an industry leader in outdoor power your safety and it is important! The safety decals below equipment manufacturing. are on your rider an
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CE Safety Icons Operating Instructions, Decals Locations CE Models, Part No. 1734027 Ignition Switch Positions Part No. 1722806 CA CAUTION UTION Pinch Point Pinch Point CA CAUTION UTION When installing or removing the mower deck, do not When installing or removing the mower deck, do not place hands between mower lift linkage and frame rail. place hands between mower lift linkage and frame rail. 1732070 1732070 Pinch Point Pinch Point When installing or removing the mower deck, do not When inst
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Features & Controls 12V Figure 1. Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Throttle Control Headlights The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle The light switch turns the tractor headlights on and off. fo
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Features & Controls Mower Height of Cut Adjustment Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) The mower cutting height adjustment lever controls the The Reverse Mowing Option allows for mowing (or use of other PTO driven attachments) while traveling in mower cutting height. The mower cutting height can be set to one of seven positions between 1-1/4” and 4.” reverse. If you choose to mow in reverse, turn the RMO key after the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, and the operator can then mow i
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Features & Controls Parking Brake Function Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To lock the parking brake, release the ground speed pedals (A), E fully depress the brake pedal (B), pull UP on the parking B brake knob (C), and then release brake pedal. Releasing the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal (B). A C Cruise Control Operation D TO ENGAGE: 1. Pull up on the cruise control knob (D, Figure 2). 2. Depress the forward ground speed peda
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Operating the Tractor General Operating Safety SAFETY INTERLOCK Be sure to read all information in the Safety and SYSTEM TESTS Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety Adding Fuel switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regu
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Operating the Tractor Stopping The Tractor & Engine Mowing in Reverse 1. Return the ground speed control(s) to neutral. If an operator chooses to mow in reverse, the RMO 2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to system can be used. To use the Reverse Mowing stop. Option (RMO) turn the RMO key after the PTO is 3. Briggs & Stratton Models: Move the throttle control to engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, and the SLOW position and turn the ignition key to OFF. operator can then
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Operating the Tractor Mower Deck Removal & Installation C WARNING D Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. B Removing the Mower Deck A 1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, Figure 4. Lift Arms remove the key and apply parking brake. (Viewed from underneath right side of tractor) 2. Place wood blocks under the mower deck. Place the A. Mower Lift Plate attachm
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Operating the Tractor Adjusting Mower Cutting Height The cutting height lift lever (A, Figure 7) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is has seven positions between approximately 1-1/4” and 4” (3,2-10 cm). A Attaching a Trailer Figure 7. Raising & Lowering Mower A. Mower Lift Lever The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 280 Newton. The maximum vertical drawbar force is 160 Newton. This equates to a 250 lbs (113 kg) trailer on a 10 degree hill. Secure the trailer
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. SAFETY ITEMS Before Every 5 Every Every Every Spring Each Hours 25 100 250 & Fall Use Hours Hours Hours Check Safety Interlock System � Check Tractor Brakes � Check Mower Blade Stopping Time � � TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before Every 5 Every Every Every Spring Each Hours 25 100 250 & Fall Use Hours Hours Hours Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware � Check /
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Regular Maintenance Safety Interlock System Check Battery Maintenance Service Interval: Every Fall & Spring WARNING Check the function of the safety interlock system using When removing or installing battery cables, the test procedure found on page 13 of this manual. If disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer. it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool. Blade Brake Check Service In
