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 - V. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE; GENERAL
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 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service cen...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Key(s) Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer (1) Bolt UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Page 6 - TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM; ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
6 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 LABEL TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton . • Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFOR...
Page 8 - CHECKLIST
8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 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 EN...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
10 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. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise,...
Page 11 - or stan dard safety glasses.; HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; parking brake before leav ing the op er a-; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
11 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 adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or ...
Page 12 - CAUTION: Do not operate the mower; TO STOP MOWER BLADES; NOTE
12 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 14) 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 of tractor.• Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift con...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
13 Fig. 15 ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) 02828 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or chang...
Page 14 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-; PURGE TRANSMISSION; may be movement of the drive wheels.
14 • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minute...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 MAINTENANCE 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 equipped with mai...
Page 16 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
16 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 17 - CAUTION: If engine has been operated; AIR FILTER; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
17 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 18 - CLEANING; Avoid all pinch points and; MUFFLER
18 00667 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 21) 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 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure th...
Page 21 - your hands with gloves and/or wrap; TO LEVEL MOWER
21 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 Fig. 31 & 32) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting ...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
22 Fig. 34 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL -• Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pul...
Page 23 - WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate; TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN MENT
23 TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 36) • 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. • Replac...
Page 25 - BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; STORAGE
25 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 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING
26 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Dirty air ...
Page 28 - WHEELS AND TIRES; DECALS
28 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 91-92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve 3 532 13 83-36 Rim Asm 6"...
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) SCHEMATIC M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATIN...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 22 79 21 41 42 26 43 27 40 71 16 87 25 T02S 90 28 55 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 94 92 29 93 2
Page 31 - KEY PART
31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) 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 19 32-28 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 40 02-52 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light 25 532 41...
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) CHASSIS 68 68 68 68 183 183 236 236 34 235 235 137 177 175 130 151 234 214 234 205 202 25 203 206 14 191 297 204 15 130 130 18 176 176 182 130 150 176 176 5 137 3 238 239 52 217 189 189 152 68 68 213 218 228 228 194 180 58 189 189 181 287 37 162 138 181 ...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) DRIVE 56 185 51 231 170 64 161 184 42 216 143 125 226 227 125 80 125 221 211 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 232 153 233 166 159 15 35 167 160 188 186 189 49 29 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 116 116 drive-tex_K46_fender_18_r1 225 125 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 33 23...
Page 36 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) ENGINE 21 20 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 18 15 37 28 engine-tex_BS_36 12 42 85 9 90 84 45 1 122 69 2 79 97 96 37
Page 37 - Engine Power Rating Information
37 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below:Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 1 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 31N707-1374-B1...
Page 39 - STEERING
39 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 34-69 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 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) MOWER DECK 1 144 145 40 19 19 6 6 30 38 189 34 189 188 21 69 21 21 30 38 30 188 43 42 60 63 46 147 55 64 34 56 57 59 40 145 57 209 56 38-8_Tex-LT_5 32 31 33 195 122 123 195 68 25 26 27 24 21 29 23 115 115 199 15 14 13 8 11 208 70 7 7 37 67 152 117 119 11...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) MOWER LIFT 2 532 42 20-27 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-31 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 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 89 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear Zinc 90 532 19 42-08 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie...
Page 43 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 42 40-67 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 10 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 ...
Page 44 - TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. K46BA
44 MODEL K46BA 7A646084100 33 16 20 10 34 34 35 19 13 90 95 34 76 80 81 84 87 86 8 9 15 7 82 78 82 85 83 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN 97 103 107 108 101 102 102 109 91 106 58 105 96 72 72 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER LTH18538 (289600) TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. K46BA
Page 50 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 51 - SS; GG; us
51 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...
