Owners Manual
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... trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • Data indicates that you may lose traction. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute. • Operate machine only in... feet near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all times. • Only allow the mower deck to neutral and coast downhill. • Avoid starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire ...
... trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • Data indicates that you may lose traction. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute. • Operate machine only in... feet near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all times. • Only allow the mower deck to neutral and coast downhill. • Avoid starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire ...
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...• Choose a low ground speed so that has a hitch designed for Ride-On Mowers III. GENERAL • Never operate machine in contact with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other than the operator.... • Be alert and turn on the ground. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the ...
...• Choose a low ground speed so that has a hitch designed for Ride-On Mowers III. GENERAL • Never operate machine in contact with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other than the operator.... • Be alert and turn on the ground. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the ...
Owners Manual
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... and inside all instructions in front of tractor is clear of this manual. Be sure they are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in this manual. Continue with all connections are still secure and wires are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance... of controls) • Raise attachment lift lever to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts. eration System (ROS) are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, be properly leveled. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See ...
... and inside all instructions in front of tractor is clear of this manual. Be sure they are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in this manual. Continue with all connections are still secure and wires are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance... of controls) • Raise attachment lift lever to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts. eration System (ROS) are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, be properly leveled. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See ...
Owners Manual
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... Save this manual for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the... locations of the tractor. (M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for future reference. D H E B C A J F G M Fig...
... Save this manual for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the... locations of the tractor. (M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for future reference. D H E B C A J F G M Fig...
Owners Manual
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... controlled by the operator to neutral position. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. C B Fig. 7 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in brake position. CAUTION: Always stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down . • Move motion control lever... engine at full speed (fast). • Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency. • Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
... controlled by the operator to neutral position. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. C B Fig. 7 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in brake position. CAUTION: Always stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down . • Move motion control lever... engine at full speed (fast). • Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency. • Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
Owners Manual
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...heights are slightly off the engine. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. The heights are slightly off the ground when mower is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with the engine running . Gauge wheels then keep the...opposite side installing gauge wheel in desired cutting height slot. TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. Make the first cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT") • Start mower blades by the operator to the blade tip with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and...
...heights are slightly off the engine. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. The heights are slightly off the ground when mower is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with the engine running . Gauge wheels then keep the...opposite side installing gauge wheel in desired cutting height slot. TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. Make the first cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT") • Start mower blades by the operator to the blade tip with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and...
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...Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 -... been subjected to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
...Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 -... been subjected to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
Owners Manual
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...REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 17) Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 18) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine...• When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to blades. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Lbs. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in...
...REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 17) Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 18) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine...• When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to blades. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Lbs. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in...
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... tractor is centered under tractor. CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER. • Slide mower out from under tractor until it cannot come in "DISENGAGED" position. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. G M F R Q G A E B...; 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 is on level ...
... tractor is centered under tractor. CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER. • Slide mower out from under tractor until it cannot come in "DISENGAGED" position. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. G M F R Q G A E B...; 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 is on level ...
Owners Manual
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... measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are sharp. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be the same on both sides of mower, position blade at front and rear tip of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Test your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of...
... measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are sharp. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be the same on both sides of mower, position blade at front and rear tip of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Test your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of...
Owners Manual
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...dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to front, over cooling fan blades (D). • Remove belt downward from mower. Engage parking brake. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt from tractor. MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY ... (A) and clutching idler (B). • Remove belt from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33) The mower blade drive belt may also check brake by placing freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position...
...dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to front, over cooling fan blades (D). • Remove belt downward from mower. Engage parking brake. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt from tractor. MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY ... (A) and clutching idler (B). • Remove belt from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33) The mower blade drive belt may also check brake by placing freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position...
Owners Manual
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... or change oil. 6. Water in Service Adjustments 15. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Out of adjustment. Engine valves out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 2. Clean/replace... plug. 5. Replace spark plug. 5. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Check all wiring. 14. Contact an authorized service center/department. Replace blade. Water in "CHOKE" position. 2. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Operation section. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Check/replace solenoid ...
... or change oil. 6. Water in Service Adjustments 15. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Out of adjustment. Engine valves out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 2. Clean/replace... plug. 5. Replace spark plug. 5. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Check all wiring. 14. Contact an authorized service center/department. Replace blade. Water in "CHOKE" position. 2. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Operation section. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Check/replace solenoid ...
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..., leaves, trash around mandrels to slower speed. 3. Buildup of mower housing. 8. Clean underside of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 4. Blades improperly installed. 9. Check wiring and connections. 5. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Replace battery. 2. uneven Mower blades will not charge 1. Mower deck not level. 3. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Clean around mandrels. 1. Shift to open vent holes...
..., leaves, trash around mandrels to slower speed. 3. Buildup of mower housing. 8. Clean underside of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 4. Blades improperly installed. 9. Check wiring and connections. 5. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Replace battery. 2. uneven Mower blades will not charge 1. Mower deck not level. 3. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Clean around mandrels. 1. Shift to open vent holes...
Owners Manual
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... Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x 0.750 BOS Thread 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/Washer asm 7/16-20 unf 11 532 19 39-57 Blade 38" 3N1 PREMIUM 13 532 19 28-72 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel 14 532 18 72-81 Housing, Mandrel 15 532 11 04-85 Bearing, Ball...-92 Spacer, Retainer 57 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 59 532 14 10-43 Guard, Tuv Idler 60 532 19 94-71 Arm Brake Mower LH KEY PART NO. ing, shaft assembly, and bearing only - TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (96043013102), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 01-31...
... Suspension 7 532 41 63-58 Screw #10 x 0.750 BOS Thread 8 532 19 30-03 Bolt/Washer asm 7/16-20 unf 11 532 19 39-57 Blade 38" 3N1 PREMIUM 13 532 19 28-72 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel 14 532 18 72-81 Housing, Mandrel 15 532 11 04-85 Bearing, Ball...-92 Spacer, Retainer 57 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 59 532 14 10-43 Guard, Tuv Idler 60 532 19 94-71 Arm Brake Mower LH KEY PART NO. ing, shaft assembly, and bearing only - TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (96043013102), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 01-31...
Parts Manual
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... 3/8-16 x 1/2 209 819 13 32-10 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 - - 532 19 28-70 Mandrel Assembly (Includes hous- NO. pulley/nut/washer and blade bolt/washers not included) - - 532 41 07-16 Replacement Mower, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. ing, shaft assembly, and bearing only - DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 45-33...-92 Spacer, Retainer 57 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 59 532 14 10-43 Guard, Tuv Idler 60 532 19 94-71 Arm Brake Mower LH KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 15 TRACTOR - - NO. MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (250170) MOWER DECK KEY PART NO.
... 3/8-16 x 1/2 209 819 13 32-10 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 - - 532 19 28-70 Mandrel Assembly (Includes hous- NO. pulley/nut/washer and blade bolt/washers not included) - - 532 41 07-16 Replacement Mower, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. ing, shaft assembly, and bearing only - DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 45-33...-92 Spacer, Retainer 57 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 59 532 14 10-43 Guard, Tuv Idler 60 532 19 94-71 Arm Brake Mower LH KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 15 TRACTOR - - NO. MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (250170) MOWER DECK KEY PART NO.