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772C0806

 (12/05)

PRINTED IN UNITED-STATES

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY

              

                          

                           

                            

P. O. BOX 1386, 97 KENT AVE., KITCHENER, ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1

 

Models: LT-542KH

                LT-946KH

Содержание LT-542KH

Страница 1: ...12 05 PRINTED IN UNITED STATES Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Operator s Manual IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P O BOX 1386 97 KENT AVE KITCHENER ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1 Models LT 542KH LT 946KH ...

Страница 2: ...ing Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call a Customer Support Representative 1 800 668 1238 Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process ...

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: ...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 sta...

Страница 5: ...ueling 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 oil o...

Страница 6: ...et the origi nal equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 12 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 13 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 14 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment WARNIN...

Страница 7: ...80 Twin Bagger Grass Collector 38 and 42 Decks OEM 190 182 Twin Bagger Grass Collector 46 Decks OEM 190 603 FastAttach Grille Guard mounts on front of tractor OEM 190 604 TracPac Storage Container mounts on rear of tractor OEM 190 607 Deluxe Sunshade OEM 190 822 FastAttach 46 inch Front Dozer Blade OEM 190 823 42 inch Two stage Snow Thrower ...

Страница 8: ...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 9: ...s instructed on page 24 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 injury ...

Страница 10: ... holes in the seat s base 3 Select desired position for the seat and secure with the two knobs removed earlier See Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 GAS AND OIL FILL UP The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons Do not overfill WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel machine ...

Страница 11: ...ressure is approximately 10 p s i for the rear tires 14 p s i for the front tires Check the sidewall of tire for maximum p s i IDENTIFYING THE MULCH PLUG if so equipped On tractor models with 42 inch and 46 inch decks so equipped a mulch plug can be found within the cutting deck s discharge opening NOTE Refer to Mulching on page 18 for more detailed information If you d prefer to operate the cutti...

Страница 12: ...ttle control lever is located on the right side of A 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 L Deck Lift Lever E Throttle Control Lever M Seat Adjustment Lever F Parking Brake Button H E B C G F D K J I ...

Страница 13: ...king 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 NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired To stop the engine turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position See Figure 8 Figure 8 IMPORTANT Prior to operating the tractor refer to ...

Страница 14: ...r have the engine s charging system checked by a authorized dealer On units so equipped the ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine s charging system Under normal operating conditions with the engine at full throttle the ammeter s needle should measure a positive charge The hour meter on units so equipped operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor ...

Страница 15: ...ler The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO Blade Engage knob or lever is in the disengaged OFF position The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake Models with Manual PTO Blade Engage The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tracto...

Страница 16: ...nward Models with Manual PTO ONLY SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender Then adjust the deck wheels so that they are between inch and inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth flat surface such as a driveway Figure 10 WARNING Keep hands a...

Страница 17: ...To travel in REVERSE check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot NOT your heel until the desired speed is achieved See Figure 11 Figure 11 IMPORTANT Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive pedal from forward to reve...

Страница 18: ...tractor s transmission Figure 12 Figure 13 ENGAGING THE PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments To engage the PTO proceed as follows Move the throttle control lever to the FAST rabbit position Models with manual PTO Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the way forward into the engaged ON position Models with electric PTO Pull the PTO knob ...

Страница 19: ...ectively be mulched Always position the throttle control lever in the FAST rabbit position and allow it to remain there while mowing Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places strain on the tractor s engine and does not allow the blades to properly mulch grass Figure 14 NOTE It is not necessary to remove the discharge chute to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed NOTE The mulch k...

Страница 20: ...so that they are perpendicular with the tractor Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground Both measurements taken should be equal If they re not proceed to the next step Loosen but do NOT remove the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket See Figure 15B Balance the deck by using a wrench to...

Страница 21: ...ter pin part 714 0111 on the crown nut Figure 18 STEERING ADJUSTMENT If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear the steering drag links may need to be adjusted Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side Loosen the jam nut found on ...

Страница 22: ...nse grass clippings from the deck s underside and prevent build up of corrosive chemicals Refer to page 6 for information regarding this and other separately available attach ments accessories for your tractor Complete the following steps after each mowing 1 Drive the tractor to a level clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water sillcock spigot for your garden hose to reach Figure 20 IMPORTANT...

Страница 23: ...parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine Owner s Manual packed with your unit Pivot Points Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory Oil level ca...

Страница 24: ...hen the mower is in the operating position IMPORTANT Use a torque wrenchto tighten blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft lbs and 90 ft lbs BATTERY The battery is sealed and is maintenance free Acid levels cannot be checked WARNING Shield eyes e g goggles face shield and protect skin and clothing when handling battery acid or a battery containing acid Figure 23 Always keep the battery cable...

Страница 25: ... These failures are NOT covered by your tractor s warranty FUSES Two fuses are installed in your tractor s wiring harness to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage If the electrical system does not function or your tractor s engine will not crank first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown See Figure 24 Figure 24 One can be found under the hood m...

Страница 26: ...deck belt s from around all pulleys including the deck idler pulley Route the new belts deck belt first as shown in Figure 21 Tighten down the hardware securing the two idler pulleys Remount the belt guards removed earlier 2 inch and 46 inch Decks with Electric PTO Remove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley helpful but not essential Insert a 3 8 drive ratchet wrench set to loosen int...

Страница 27: ...er heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance WARNING Use a fuel stabilizer additive or drain the fuel into an approved container outdoors away from an open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel EFT AND 3PINDLE 0ULLEY DLER 0ULLEYS 2IGHT AND 3PINDLE 0ULLEY NGINE 0ULLEY v ECK MANUAL 04 SHOWN ECK DLER 0ULLEY NGINE 0...

Страница 28: ...g Crank engine with throttle in FAST position Engine runs erratic Unit running with CHOKE applied Spark plug wire loose Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Vent in gas cap plugged Water or dirt in fuel system Dirty air cleaner Place throttle lever in FAST position Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace fuel filter if so equ...

Страница 29: ...ustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of e...

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