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 backing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Washer Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM; ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife (2) 3/4" wrench Tire pres sure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po s...
Page 7 - er a tion section for location and function of
7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction 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 we...
Page 8 - CHECKLIST
8 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 proper...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 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) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORW...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
10 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. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used t...
Page 11 - or stan dard safety glasses.; HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD; TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
11 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign obj...
Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quick...
Page 13 - ADD GASOLINE; MOWING TIPS
13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear sh...
Page 14 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART d SPINDLE ZERK d FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK c SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL d GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE e REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT ...
Page 15 - TRACTOR
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 ADJUST BRAKE” ...
Page 16 - BATTERY; TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
16 FIG. 11 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 ...
Page 17 - CLEANING; AIR FILTER
17 FIG. 13 CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION DRAIN TUBE OIL DRAIN VALVE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.• Be sure tractor is on level surface.• Oil will drain more freely when warm.• Catch ...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 E F C G D K G P B L M A Q R SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn...
Page 20 - 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. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting r...
Page 21 - TO REPLACE MOTION BELT DRIVE
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION BELT DRIVE (See Fig. 25) 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 RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual)....
Page 22 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT; TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-
22 FIG. 26 ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE GEARSHIFT LEVER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly ...
Page 24 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; 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. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LTX (96042006600), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-66 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 SI...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LTX (96042006600), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-66 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 29 - KEY PART
29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LTX (96042006600), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-66 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 193228 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 183759 Harness Socket Light 22 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 25 401662 Cable B...
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LTX (96042006600), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-66 CHASSIS 37 181 181 194 194 36 236 236 183 152 159 180 162 196 287 138 182 176 175 177 130 151 2 159 159 58 189 189 189 228 194 228 137 137 14 18 208 207 15 25 186 176 5 176 176 235 235 150 68 217 Chassis-tex_elite-sv-pro_...
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LTX (96042006600), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-66 DRIVE ª ª ª ª ª ª ª ª ª ª ª ª DRIVETEX?$?FENDER?
Page 36 - STEERING
36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LTX (96042006600), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-66 STEERING 55 35 19 63 57 60 59 58 67 54 67 78 66 54 65 61 55 2 steering-tex_LEGND2_14 9 9 8 7 6 5 13 13 53 8 62 4 50 50 70 65 68 69 15 15 14 14 6 16 28 28 13 22 64 63 20 26 1 21 71 72 33 45 8 7
Page 38 - SEAT
38 1 197514 Seat 2 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 140675 Strap, Asm Fender 6 73800600 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 196977 Pan, Seat 21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 37 73800500 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc 40 197661 Handle Slide 41 198200...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19546LTX (96042006600), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-66 MOWER DECK 30 42 43 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 30 32 31 33 200 34 56 57 59 40 188 1 69 69 199 40 145 15 14 21 26 27 198 29 21 21 68 23 24 144 36 240 57 19 19 6 6 117 116 118 119 117 119 116 118 195 122 123 195 189 113 113 47 1...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 lift-tex_5_r3 91 91 89 87 100 2 195223 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 195231 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 196492X421 Grip, Lever 10 196314 Spring Torsion 87 194209 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 410710 Spring Lift Assist 89 19191912 Washer Clear Zinc 90 194208 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow T...
Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
43 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 mow slopes great...
Page 44 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, wit...
