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
Service Engine - 28
SERVICE ENGINE
8. Inspect the foam precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam
precleaner is dirty:
a.Remove it from the filter carefully.
b.Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent.
c.Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth
until precleaner is completely dry.
9. Clean air cleaner housing carefully. Prevent any dirt from falling into
carburetor.
10. Install foam precleaner mesh side up.
11. Install cartridge. Make sure cartridge and seal are properly seated and
sealing the carburetor air intake area.
12. Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not overtighten.
13. Lower hood.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA125)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
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5. Loosen two knobs (A) and remove cover (B).
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6. Pull filter assembly from air cleaner base (C). Inspect the foam
precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty:
a.Remove it from the paper filter carefully.
b.Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent. Do
not use oil.
c.Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth
until precleaner is completely dry.
7. Inspect the paper filter element (E). If the paper filter element is
damaged or dirty, replace with new filter.
8. Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt from falling into
carburetor.
9. Install foam precleaner on paper filter element.
10. Install new filter assembly back onto air cleaner base.
11. Install air cleaner cover and tighten two knobs.
12. Lower hood.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (LA155,
LA165 and LA175)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine
through a damaged filter element:
• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against
another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is
cracked.
A
B
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine
through a damaged filter element:
• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against
another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is
cracked.
E
C
D