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772C0692

 (01/04)

PRINTED IN UNITED-STATES

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY

              

                          

                           

                            

WHITE OUTDOOR, 60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 3S7

Models: LT-18H

LT-180H
LT-200H
WLT-180

Содержание LT-180H

Страница 1: ...RINTED IN UNITED STATES Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Operator s Manual IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WHITE OUTDOOR 60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH KITCHENER ONT N2G 3S7 Models LT 18H LT 180H LT 200H WLT 180 ...

Страница 2: ...lease locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat A sample model plate is explained below CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have an...

Страница 3: ...or 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals 10 Be aware...

Страница 4: ...l weights or counterweights to improve stability 5 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine 6 Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury 7 Avoid s...

Страница 5: ...refueling h Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion i Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely j If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine k To reduce fire hazards keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oi...

Страница 6: ...RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Safety Labels found on your unit SECTION 2 ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for your lawn tractor See the your authorized dealer for information regarding price and availability NOTE Your lawn...

Страница 7: ...NE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never...

Страница 8: ... as instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating the tractor ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL In the event your tractor was crated with the steering wheel and the seat removed for shipping reasons use the following instructions to properly assemble the parts WARNING Do NOT operate the tractor without first attaching both the steering wheel AND the seat Doing so could result in serious injur...

Страница 9: ...hex screws removed earlier See Figure 3 Quick Adjustment Seat NOTE If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket See Figure 4 1 Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket 2 Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop See Figure...

Страница 10: ...en your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise WARNING The shipping brace used for packaging purposes only must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower WARNING The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and or property damage TIR...

Страница 11: ...PTO Power Take off Lever Models with manual PTO G Cruise Control Button PTO Power Take off Knob Models with electrique PTO H Ignition Switch B Systems Indicator Monitor Hour Meter I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Cup Holder K Cargo Net Not Shown E Throttle Control Lever L Deck Lift Lever F Parking Brake Button M Seat Adjustment Lever H E B C G F D K J I L NOTE Steering Wheel not shown...

Страница 12: ... neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting To start the engine insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired See Figure 9 Figure 9 Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions The ignition switch ...

Страница 13: ...E OFF KNOB To engage the power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments on models so equipped with an electric PTO pull outward on the PTO knob Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck NOTE The PTO knob must be in the disengaged OFF position when starting the engine when simultaneously moving both control handles into the REVERSE position and if the ...

Страница 14: ...gaged OFF position The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake lock The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO lever or PTO knob in the engaged ON position regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged The PTO lever or PTO knob must be in the disen...

Страница 15: ...e spark plug wire s and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating If the blades are engaged place the PTO knob or lever in the disengaged OFF position Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting DRIVING THE TRACTOR WARNING Avoid sudde...

Страница 16: ... mowing ground speed Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor Lightly depress the drive pedal To change the direction of travel to reverse when operating with cruise control depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop Then slowly depress the lower...

Страница 17: ...awn is damp Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass Your tractor is designed to mow lawns NOT clear brush Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when wo...

Страница 18: ...ual for further information regarding tire pressure Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear The front of the deck should be between 1 4 inch and 3 8 inch lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift lever in the top notch ...

Страница 19: ...before operating the tractor See Figure 16 Figure 16 Standard Seat To adjust the position of the seat on models not equipped with a seat adjustment lever loosen but do NOT remove the four screws which secure the seat to the seat pivot bracket Slide the seat forward or backward until desired position is reached Retighten the four screws See Figure 17 Knob Adjustment Seat if so equipped To adjust th...

Страница 20: ...istance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim Note the distance The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1 16 and 5 16 less than the measurement taken behind the axle Adjust if necessary SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE WARNING Before performing any maintenance or repairs disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position set parking brake stop engi...

Страница 21: ...2 Push oil drain hose packed with unit onto the oil drain port Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil Push the oil drain valve in slightly then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil See Figure 22 Service the oil filter if so equipped as instructed in the separate engine manual pac...

Страница 22: ...d ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade s for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade The blades may be removed as follows Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to DECK REMOVAL then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside Place a block of wood between the center de...

Страница 23: ... heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances JUMP STARTING WARNING When removing or installing the battery follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame IMPORTANT Never jump your tractor s dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery then the other end to ...

Страница 24: ...pproved belts To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor proceed as follows Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender Remove the belt guards by removing the self tapping screws that fasten them to the deck Grasp the rearmost portion of the PTO idler bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt Remove the PT...

Страница 25: ...pulley On units equipped with an electric PTO the engine pulley is located directly above the electric PTO clutch Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt from around it IMPORTANT When remounting the electric PTO clutch or engine pulley torque the center hex bolt to between 38 foot pounds and 50 foot pounds Remove the drive belt by feeding it from front to rear ...

Страница 26: ... cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly Lubricate all lubrication points Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to protect the painted metal surfaces Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions The engine must be completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from for...

Страница 27: ...ace cap if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins and blower housing Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark...

Страница 28: ...ers are considered consumable items and as such are not warranted NOTE Regular maintenance replacement parts and related inspections and adjustments are excluded from coverage when made as part of normal maintenance service TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY Mower decks included with your product or sold separately as an attachment for your garden tractors will be warranted according to the above terms o...

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