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 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-9 OPERATION ..........
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
5 (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Mower (1) Wheel (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (2) Smaller Retainer Springs - 5/16 (1) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Shoulder Bolt Mower Front Wheel (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers (1) Anti-Sway Bar (1) Front Link Assembly (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers (2) Rear Lift Link Ass...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM; TO INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT; SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER AT-; TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion
6 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Sit in seat.• Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. • Release lever to lock seat in position. NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Fo...
Page 7 - NOTE
7 ASSEMBLY TRANSAXLE 02965 FRONT BACK ENGINE Q. DEFLECTOR SHIELD Q Fig. 6 90° END INTEGRATED WASHER END ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) TOWARDS TOWARDS TRANSAXLE MOWER DECK • From right side of mower, first insert 90° end of anti-sway bar (S) into hole in transaxle bracket (T), located near left rear tire in fron...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST; INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M); IMPORTANT; MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
9 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- erly leve...
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. Fig. 16 (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used t...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; parking brake before leav ing the op er a-; glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
12 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N) (See Fig. 19) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. Fig. 19 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 19) Always operate engine a...
Page 13 - CAUTION: Do not operate the mower; TO STOP MOWER BLADES
13 TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 21) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. A TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) 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 op...
Page 14 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
14 Fig. 25 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause ...
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. 26 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 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
17 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 18 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
18 MAINTENANCE BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE STAR MANDREL ASSEMBLY 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 b...
Page 20 - CLEANING; Avoid all pinch points and
20 CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP Fig. 32 MAINTENANCE Fig. 33 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans- mission are cov...
Page 21 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 36) 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 tension rod is spri...
Page 22 - TO LEVEL MOWER; your hands with gloves and/or wrap
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 39 & 40) 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....
Page 23 - TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
23 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 TO CHECK BRAKE 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 serviced.You may also check brake by:• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all...
Page 26 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; BATTERY; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 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 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING
27 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 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 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 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGTH2454 (96043010700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 01-07 ELECTRICAL
Page 32 - CHASSIS
32 182 68 68 176 176 176 175 228 165 228 183 194 236 150 180 68 68 213 213 218 34 130 130 177 189 189 152 52 217 235 37 194 194 36 36 199 162 196 221 162 58 189 189 14 214 130 130 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 298 238 3 207 211 209 212 5 176 205 206 181 234 234 137 137 chassis-tex_TEX GT HUSQ_69 289 ...
Page 33 - KEY PART
33 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 532 40 50-12 Logo 5 532 40 87-01 Dash 14 532 41 10-46 Hood 15 532 19 89-07 Lens LH 18 532 40 86-07 Grille 25 532 19 89-06 Lens RH 34 532 19 61-25 Plate Engine 36 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 532 40 18-25 Fender 52 873 68-05-00 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 58 532 19...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 56 216 143 125 226 227 125 80 125 51 231 170 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 232 153 233 drive-tex_K46_fender_14_r1 64 161 184 42 221 225 125 211 166 17 159 15 35 167 160 188 29 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 197 196 70 74 220 74 2 2 73 73 33 205 1 116 33 230 230 183 183 205 116 7 9 7 9 99 ...
Page 36 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
36 1 92 12 11 41 42 85 9 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 92 45 90 37 28 37 21 20 22 62 70 71 86 69 87 2 engine-tex_Kawa-2cyl_4 18 15 91 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGTH2454 (96043010700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 01-07 ENGINE
Page 38 - STEERING
38 6 5 13 13 53 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 62 4 35 16 19 63 63 57 60 59 58 28 13 22 64 70 68 69 67 67 66 15 15 14 14 21 51 26 1 45 61 2 6 steering-tex_LEGND2_18_r1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 42 34-69 Wheel, Steering 2 532 19 59-68 Axle Asm., Front 4 532 40 30-89 Spindle Asm., LH 5 532 40 30-90 Spindle As...
Page 39 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
39 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 10 532 19 69-77 Pan, Seat 21 532 17 18-52 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 37 873 80 05-00 Nut, ...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 MOWER?DECKªTEX??R TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LGTH2454 (96043010700), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 01-07 MOWER DECK
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 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 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 532 19 53-04 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19-12 Washer Clear ...
Page 43 - WHEELS AND TIRES
43 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 14 45-09 Rim Assemb...
Page 46 - Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010
46 Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, household use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigculutral, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Rental (any rental usage) Riding Lawn Tractors: Frame, Chassis, Front Axle 5 Years NO W ARR...
Page 48 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
48 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mowslopes greater...
Page 49 - SERVICE NOTES
