Owner's manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels
- Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Protect Children
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Towing Loads Safely
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Prevent Fires
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Assembly
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Checking Mower Deck Level
- Adjusting Mower Deck Level
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using the Park Brake
- Using the Hour Meter and Service Reminder
- Using Key Switch and Headlights
- Starting the Engine
- Idling the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Cruise Control (LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175)
- Engaging and Disengaging Mower
- Using Mulch Cover (107 cm (42 in.) and 122 cm (48 in.) Mower Decks (If Equipped)
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Using Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Using Accessories
- Choosing Mower Blades
- Mowing Tips
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA105 and LA115)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA135 and LA145)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA125)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA155, LA165 and LA175)
- Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Transmission
- Service Mower
- Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave (122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in...
- Removing Mower Deck
- Installing Mower Deck
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks)
- Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
- Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
- Sharpening Blades
- Balancing Blades
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Gear Model LA105
- Automatic Model LA115
- Automatic Model LA125
- Automatic Models LA135 and LA145
- Automatic Model LA155
- Automatic Models LA165 and LA175
- Electrical System
- Capacities
- Fuel System (All Models)
- Recommended Lubricants (All Models)
- Dimensions
- Tires
- Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)
- Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in.)
- Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in.)
- Warranty
- Index
- Getting Quality Service
- Service Record
- Table of Contents
Operating - 14
OPERATING
Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
❏ Test safety systems.
❏ Check tire pressure.
❏ Check fuel level.
❏ Check engine oil level.
❏ Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler
area, and on top of mower deck, before and after operating machine.
❏ Clean air intake screen.
❏ Check area below machine for leaks.
Adjusting Seat
1. Sit in seat.
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2. Lift up on seat adjustment lever (A) on right side of seat.
3. Lean forward and slide seat forward or rearward to desired position. Do
not lean back on top of seat to push rearward.
4. Release seat adjustment lever to lock in position.
Lumbar Seat Adjustment (LA165, LA175)
• Turn lumbar seat adjustment dials (B) on either side of seat to adjust
firmness of seat.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25 - 100 mm (1 - 4 in.)
in 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) increments. When mower deck is in transport position,
cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in.).
Detents allow the adjustment lever to be positioned at each indicated
mower setting, as well as the mid-point between each setting.
1. Put attachment lift lever into the slot adjacent to desired cutting height.
2. Adjust mower deck wheels.
Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine
• Pull attachment lift lever all the way back to transport position or 100 mm
(4 in.) cutting height.
Checking Mower Deck Level
NOTE: Mower deck wheels should not contact the ground when
leveling the mower deck.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
3. Move mower lift handle to preferred cutting height.
4. Measure mower deck level (side-to-side).
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Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) (AM130907) is
available from your dealer.
a.Position mower blades as follows and measure from each outside
blade tip (B) to the level surface.
Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height
1 25 mm (1 in.)
– 38 mm (1 1/2 in.)
2 50 mm (2 in.)
– 65 mm (2 1/2 in.)
3 75 mm (3 in.)
– 90 mm (3 1/2 in.)
A
B
4 (Transport) 100 mm (4 in.)
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.
Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height
A
B
D
C