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 Mower - 31
SERVICE MOWER
MX25905
3. Put a 15 mm closed wrench or a socket on the idler sheave nut (A) and
rotate clockwise to move idler sheave toward front of tractor and hold to
release belt tension.
4. Remove belt (B) from drive sheave (C), and release tension on sheave
nut (A).
5. To install the belt on the drive sheave, rotate idler sheave nut clockwise
to move idler sheave toward front of tractor, and install belt on drive
sheave.
6. Release idler sheave nut to tighten belt.
Removing Mower Deck
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)
2. Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck.
3. Put attachment lift lever in lowest position, bringing mower deck down
onto blocks.
MX7681a
Picture Note: 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck only.
4. On machines with 107 cm (42 in.), disconnect mower engagement drive
cable (A) on left side of mower deck.
a.Remove spring locking pin (B), pull and hold mower engagement drive
cable out, lift up and remove from bracket (C).
b.Remove cable spring (D) from idler sheave bracket (E).
MX16568
5. Remove spring locking pins and washers (F) and disconnect rear draft
arm (G) and adjustable lift links (H) on each side.
MX10521Y
Picture Note: 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck shown.
6. Remove spring locking pin and washer (I) and front draft rod (J) from
mower deck bracket (K).
7. Remove mower drive belt from drive sheave (L).
8. Remove wood blocks from both sides and slide mower deck out from
under the machine.
9. When operating the machine without the mower deck:
• Remove front draft rod from machine and attach it to the mower deck.
• On 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck only: Push mower engagement drive
cable into clip (M) and hook end of cable spring with hardware (N) into
peg on left side of machine frame.
Installing Mower Deck
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)
2. Put attachment lift lever in the transport position.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is
released suddenly.
B
A
C
E
B
A
C
D
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower lift arms can pinch fingers.
Lift arms are spring loaded and can snap back when deck is
removed.
Lock lift lever before pulling pin to remove mower deck.
G
F
F
H
J
K
I
L