Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Content; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; Before you start assembling your new equipment; ENGINE INFORMATION; Copy the model number here:
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up....................................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES General Operation 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. B...
Page 5 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline
5 feature emphasises not to cut in reverse and to avoid back-over accidents; do not defeat it. g. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. h. Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. 9. Never allow children under 14 yea...
Page 6 - Your Responsibility; WARNING; READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
6 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and rep...
Page 7 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; IN
7 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIGH T AN D HO L D T H IS L EVE L WIT H A VE R T ICAL T R E E A POW E R POLE A CO RNE R O F A B U IL DIN G OR A FEN C E PO ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E Do not mo w o n i n c lines with a sl ope in e x c e s s of 15 de gr ee...
Page 8 - Attaching the Battery Cables; Figure 1; Shipping Brace Removal; Figure 2; Tire Pressure; MUST
8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT orLEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’sposition. Attaching the Battery Cables NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+).The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). • The positive cable (heav...
Page 9 - Identifying the Mulch Plug; Mulching; Figure 3
9 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 extremelyflammable and the vapors are explosive.Never fuel machine indoors or while theengine is hot or ...
Page 10 - SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Figure 4
10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 4 A PTO (Power Take-off) Lever H Cruise Control Button B Choke Control I Ignition Switch C Parking Brake Button J Brake Pedal D Shift Lever K Drive Pedal E Cup Holder L Cargo Net (not shown) F Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter M Deck Lift Lever G Throt...
Page 11 - Throttle Control Lever; Choke Control; Starting The Engine; Brake Pedal; Drive Pedal; START
11 Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on model LTX-1842, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a unifo...
Page 12 - Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter; Battery; Deck Lift Lever; Parking Brake Button; Cruise Control Button; Setting the Cruise
12 Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 2. Figure 2 If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows: Brake — Engage the par...
Page 13 - Cargo Net; SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Safety Interlock Switches; Leveling the Deck; Starting the Engine; AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
13 NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator shouldattempt to do so, the tractor will automaticallydecelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Cargo Net Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the cargo net can be used to stor...
Page 14 - SLOPE GAUGE
14 IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter. • After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle control in the FAST position. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke contro...
Page 15 - Engaging the PTO; Operating The Headlights; Mowing; Cutting Blades
15 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 to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruis...
Page 16 - Figure 6; SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Steering Adjustment; Figure 7
16 42-inch Decks To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out the side. See Figure 6 . 46-inch Decks The mulch kit is packed separately within the tr...
Page 17 - Tires; Front To Rear; Figure 8
17 Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 20 for 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...
Page 18 - Figure 9; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Engine; engine oil level; Changing Engine Oil; oil filter
18 Seat Adjustment To adjust the position of the seat , loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 9. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two knobs. Parking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Alwaysdiseng...
Page 19 - Lubrication
19 IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/ Owner Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Opera...
Page 20 - Charging; Fuses; Cutting Deck Removal
20 SECTION 8: SERVICE Battery The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked. • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up. • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both termina...
Page 21 - Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt
21 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. See Figure 12. IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to ...
Page 22 - Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
22 • Route the new belts (deck belt first) as shown in Figure 14 or Figure 15. • Remount the belt guards removed earlier. Figure 14 Figure 15 Changing the Transmission Drive Belt WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the sparkplug wire(s) and ground against the eng...
Page 23 - Upper Drive Belt; Lower Drive Belt; Front of Tractor
23 Figure 16 • After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat. IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Re-install in reverse order. Upper Drive Belt • ...
Page 26 - SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING; Trouble
26 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO lever engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.Choke not activatedFuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked fuel line.Fau...
Page 45 - ec
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Page 46 - NOTES
Page 48 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...