Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...
Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 • 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. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They m...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6 OPERATION ..........
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. FIG. 1 FIG. 2 TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is p...
Page 6 - CHECKLIST
6 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 7 - OPERATION
7 OPERATION 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 EN...
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; POSITION
8 OPERATION 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 appli...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR
9 OPERATION 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 ...
Page 10 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
10 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.• Start tractor and relea...
Page 11 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; TO STOP MOWER BLADES; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
11 FIG. 10 OPERATION FIG. 11 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 11) 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 w...
Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasoh...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-; PURGE TRANSMISSION; may be movement of the drive wheels.
13 FIG. 13 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 14 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART T RAC T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. E N G I N E 3 2 2 2 2 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
15 MAINTENANCE 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...
Page 16 - ENGINE
16 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 16 & 17) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. ...
Page 17 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap s...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving par...
Page 20 - your hands with gloves and/or wrap; TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 & 29)IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting ...
Page 21 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT; TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 30 FIG. 31 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 -• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” section in th...
Page 22 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33) 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 en...
Page 23 - nals by allowing a wrench or any other; TRANSMISSION
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 ...
Page 24 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
24 STORAGE 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 stori...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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. Weak or dead battery. 5. Rec...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC; TES; RELAY
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 SCHEMATIC 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 CHASSI...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 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 16 42 T27S 29 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 46 45 0 60 AMPS 60 102 105 81
Page 29 - KEY PART
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532...
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 CHASSIS 214 178 204 180 207 208 25 15 211 209 210 212 175 177 182 176 176 176 205 150 130 130 5 176 181 137 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 235 235 189 189 152 228 228 194 68 68 213 218 165 52 217 202 234 14 234 130 130 18 3 ...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 DRIVE 52 51 170 285 214 171 225 125 drive-tex_K46_pedal_40 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 213 221 160 206 26 207 209 92 125 116 64 188 161 35 184 167 160 42 29 15 159 159 221 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190...
Page 34 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 45 18 15 37 37 28 28 37 37 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-tex_bs-2cyl_24 81 82 9 90 91 21 22 116 117
Page 35 - Engine Power Rating Information
35 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs & Stratton Model No. 385777 2 532 14 97-23 Muffler 9 532 19 43-20 Keeper Belt Engine 11 532 40 00-08 Clutch 12 532 40 50-97 Pulley Engine 15 532 42 28-04 Tank Fuel 18 532 19 42-67 Cap Asm 20 532 42 43-41 Control Throttle 21 532 41 63-58...
Page 36 - HUSQ SR
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 STEERING ASSEMBLY 61 steering-tex_special_13_r1 21 1 1 26 228 26 HUSQ SR PREM 2 * 35 19 60 59 58 63 5 62 15 14 13 13 53 8 70 68 69 16 28 28 13 22 64 4 15 14 6 9 8 7 9 8 7 67 67 66 6 2 * 45 51 * 63 57
Page 37 - STEERING
37 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64-80 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 4 532 40 30-87 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-88 Spindle Asm., RH 6 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 812 00 00-29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 532 12 12-32 Ca...
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 42 40-73 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...
Page 39 - MOWER LIFT
39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 113 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_16 91 91 87 100 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Lift Handle 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotte...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 MOWER DECK ?TEX?LT?PRED?
Page 42 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 2146XLS (96043006700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-67 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 53...
