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
Troubleshooting - 41
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical
Tractor
Mower
Engine Runs
Unevenly
Cooling fins plugged.
Loose electrical connections.
Choke or throttle cable sticking.
Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Improper fuel.
Air cleaner element plugged.
Engine Misses
Under Load
Faulty spark plug.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Plugged fuel filter.
Engine Vapor
Locks
Fuel tank vent plugged.
Dirt in fuel filter.
Cooling fins plugged.
Loose hose connection at fuel filter or fuel pump.
Engine Overheats Engine air intake screen plugged.
Cooling fins plugged.
Engine oil low or too high.
Engine operated too long at a slow idle speed.
Engine Will Not
Idle
Spark plug not gapped correctly.
Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising off the seat.
Engine Knocks Stale or low octane fuel.
Engine overloaded.
Low engine speed.
Oil level low.
Engine Stops Or
Misses When
Operating On
Hillsides
Fuel tank less than half full of fuel.
Operator raising off of the seat.
Engine Backfires Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising off of the seat.
Engine Loses
Power
Engine overheating.
Too much oil in engine.
Dirty air cleaner.
Faulty spark plug.
Travel speed is too fast for conditions.
Improper fuel.
Excessive Fuel
Consumption
Choke is not fully open.
Black Exhaust
Smoke
Air filter is dirty or oil soaked.
Choke partially engaged.
Engine Stops
When REVERSE
Foot Pedal Is
Depressed And
Attachment Is
Engaged
(Hydrostatic)
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement
Option in the OPERATING section.)
IF CHECK
Engine Stops
When Gear Shift
Lever Is Moved To
The R
(REVERSE)
Position and
Attachment Is
Engaged (Gear)
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement
Option in the OPERATING section.)
IF CHECK
Starter Does Not
Work Or Will Not
Turn Engine
Brake pedal is not depressed.
Mower is engaged.
Battery terminals are corroded.
Battery not charged.
Blown fuse.
Fusible Link in starting circuit is blown - See your
authorized dealer
Battery Will Not
Charge
Dead cell in the battery.
Battery cables and terminals are dirty.
Low engine speed or excessive idling.
Lights Do Not
Work
Light plug disconnected.
Loose or burned out bulb.
IF CHECK
Tractor Vibrates Too Much
Or Rattles Excessively
Attachment drive belts worn or damaged.
Traction drive belt damaged or worn.
Dirt on drive sheaves.
Blades bent or out of balance.
Tractor Will Not Move With
Engine Running
Parking brake locked.
Free-wheeling lever is engaged.
Tractor Performance
Becomes Slow or Jerky
Front wheels lift off ground more than 6
in. when quickly engaging drive in 5th
gear--replace mower drive belt. (Gear)
IF CHECK
Discharge Chute Plugged Travel speed too fast.
Grass too long.
Grass too wet.
Engine rpm not at wide open
throttle.
Restricted air flow.
Belt installed incorrectly.
IF CHECK