Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all...
Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Ne...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-9 OPERATION ..........
Page 5 - TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM; ASSEMBLY; Mower
5 Fig. 1 LABEL TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of th...
Page 6 - TO INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT; SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER AT-
6 NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the ...
Page 8 - NOTE
8 ASSEMBLY 6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 11) • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. B D A A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS B...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE; INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M); IMPORTANT; MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
9 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- ...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON E...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; POSITION
11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable saf...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR
12 Fig. 16 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide v...
Page 13 - CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without; TO STOP MOWER BLADES; TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
13 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prop- er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adj...
Page 14 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER; TO OPERATE ON HILLS
14 TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 15 and 24) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.• Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift contr...
Page 15 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
15 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti t...
Page 16 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-; PURGE TRANSMISSION; may be movement of the drive wheels.
16 Fig. 25 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been ...
Page 17 - LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE
17 LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must main tain tractor as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodi...
Page 18 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION 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 checked and ad just ed. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Ser vic...
Page 19 - ENGINE
19 TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean ...
Page 20 - CLEANING; Avoid all pinch points and
20 00667 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 29) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired.• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions. • Place new fue...
Page 21 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
21 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 E A M F B K C C S H D D L TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.• Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt te...
Page 22 - TO LEVEL MOWER; your hands with gloves and/or wrap
22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 36 & 37) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are sha...
Page 23 - TO CHECK BRAKE
23 Fig. 38 TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 39) • Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. ...
Page 24 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 41) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recha...
Page 25 - nals by allowing a wrench or any other
25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to ru...
Page 26 - BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; STORAGE
26 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in an...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dir...
Page 29 - TES; SCHEMATIC
29 NO TES M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULATOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T07S 94 92 29 93
Page 31 - KEY PART; All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 41 41-26 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Lig...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 CHASSIS 182 176 176 175 165 180 199 162 177 196 221 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 235 235 289 37 194 194 36 36 162 58 189 189 52 217 189 189 152 228 228 194 68 68 213 218 297 191 150 130 130 176 14 130 130 130 202 203 208 18 15 ...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 DRIVE 56 216 143 197 196 125 226 227 125 80 125 51 231 170 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 276 153 233 drive-tex_K46_fender_6_r3 64 161 184 42 221 225 125 211 166 17 159 15 35 167 160 188 29 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 7...
Page 37 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 42 40-68 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 5...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 MOWER DECK mower_deck 54-tex_16 47 7 49 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 52 43 196 97 33 192 49 34 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 58 60 59 18 21 194 113 49 187 190 188 190 187 50 120 117 116 21 18 189 21 18 13 14 15 11 8 29...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_23 91 89 87 89 87 91 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/1...
Page 43 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
43 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGT2554 (96045003100), PRODUCT NO. 960 45 00-31 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-tex WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 ...
Page 44 - SS; GG; us
44 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lo...
