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Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

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LT19538

Operator's Manual

Summary of Contents for LT19538

Page 1: ...Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty 532 44 20 45 LT19538 Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ... dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years a...

Page 3: ...ed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or pro...

Page 4: ...blem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department Wehavecompetent well trainedtechni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Fo...

Page 5: ...s charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions For battery and battery cable installation see RE PLACINGBATTERY inthe ServiceandAdjustments section in this manual LABEL ASSEMBLY TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four ...

Page 6: ...shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large fl...

Page 7: ...iring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe o...

Page 8: ...ety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol...

Page 9: ...ine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor Fig 6 F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM ROS ON POSI TION Allows operation of mower deck or other powered ...

Page 10: ...cy Full speed fast offers the best mower performance Fig 8 Fig 9 B C ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED OPERATION D F STOPPING See Fig 8 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move gearshift lever J to neutral position ENGINE Mo...

Page 11: ...reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the...

Page 12: ...ick wipe oil off Re insert the dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual Fig 13 TOWING...

Page 13: ...cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto START position and r...

Page 14: ...ace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjust...

Page 15: ...on switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Useonlyareplacementbladeap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manu facturer of your tractor is hazardous could damageyo...

Page 16: ...wing sea son or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 18 Debris may clog the engine s air cooling system Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over heating and engine damage CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS 02744 AIR SCREEN Fig 18 TO CHANGE ...

Page 17: ...garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the DISENGAGED position set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Threadthenozzleadapter packagedwithyourtractor s Operator s Manual onto the end of your garden hose 4 Pull ...

Page 18: ...mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION OF THE LEVER Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNT...

Page 19: ... of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Insert end of link E into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring J Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch cable housing guide P into bracket slide collar L ontogu...

Page 20: ...eight about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 29 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blade is sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Raise mower to its highest ...

Page 21: ...ut pulley D 4 Remove belt downward from engine pulley E 5 Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate F and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate F and above clutch brake pedal shaft G 2 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley E 3 Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down ...

Page 22: ...oneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries Fig 36 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steeri...

Page 23: ...ment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 37 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time...

Page 24: ...ALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines an...

Page 25: ... fuse 4 Replace fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or ...

Page 26: ...lace blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 11 Clean around man...

Page 27: ... never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

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