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Fig. 31

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Fig. 30

TO CHECK BRAKE 

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest 

speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved 

surface, then brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
1.  Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, 

depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

gage parking brake.

2.  Place gear shift lever in neutral position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually 

push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the 

brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified service center.

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A

B

D

E

F

G

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 31)

Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. 

For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on 

bottom side of left footrest.
BELT REMOVAL -
1.  Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” section 

in this manual).

NOTE:

 Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all 

belt guides and keepers.
2.  Remove belt from stationary idler (A) and clutching 

idler (B).

3.  Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor. Remove belt 

up wards from trans axle input 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 

around transaxle input pulley (D). Be sure belt is inside 

the belt keeper.

4.  Install belt through stationary idler (A) and clutch ing 

idler (B).

5.  Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all 

belt guides and keep ers.

6.  Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” section in 

this manual).

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 

(See Fig. 30)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.  

Park the tractor on level surface.  Engage parking brake.  
BELT REMOVAL -
•  Remove mower from tractor. (See “TO REMOVE 

MOW ER” in this section of manual.)

•  Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
•  Pull belt away from mower. 
BELT INSTALLATION -
• 

Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•  Ensure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all belt 

guides.

•  Install mower. (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this 

section of manual.)

MANDREL

PULLEY

IDLER

PUL LEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

Summary of Contents for MC19538LT

Page 1: ...call 1 800 829 5886 Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasolin...

Page 2: ...all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catch ers or...

Page 3: ...se extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towe...

Page 4: ...ervice 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 RESPONSIBILITI...

Page 5: ...lope Sheet Battery Keys Steering Wheel Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Seat 1 Seat 1 Knob 1 Cup Washer...

Page 6: ...ition seated behind the steering wheel TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remov...

Page 7: ...w the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well venti...

Page 8: ...ntify safety 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 in...

Page 9: ...engine 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 mowerblade...

Page 10: ...remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure B C STOPPING See Fig 6 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position GROUND DRI...

Page 11: ...eed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever J 1 Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position 2 Move gearshift lever to desired position 3 Slowly rel...

Page 12: ...ent lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transport...

Page 13: ...ents can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C thecarburetorfuelmixture may need to be adjusted for best engin...

Page 14: ...k Replace 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 w...

Page 15: ...he ignition 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 For best results mower blade mus...

Page 16: ...sure water or steam to clean transaxle TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Ensure tractor is on le...

Page 17: ...line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Fig 18 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 17 Deb...

Page 18: ...side of mower and disconnect 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...

Page 19: ...Repeat on opposite side 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 Ins...

Page 20: ...nut will change mower height 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 SI...

Page 21: ...from transaxle input 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 fro...

Page 22: ...whenaround batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting foll...

Page 23: ...nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL Thechokecontrolhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjust ment should not be necessary If adjustment is necessary see engine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Yo...

Page 24: ...NTIALFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHI...

Page 25: ...wn 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...

Page 26: ...Replace 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 R...

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 a...

Page 28: ...sed for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of origi nal purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and mainta...

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