® Operator's Manual Pedal Drive Lawn Tractor Models LTX-1842 LTX-2146 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up .................................................................................................... Know Your Lawn Tractor ...................................................................................
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES _ WARNING: This and/or symbol property points out safety instructions which, notinstructions followed, could the personal safety of important yourself and others. Read and followif all in thisendanger manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
23. Mufflerand engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before ddving under low tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury. 25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. 26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10".
h. feature emphasises not to cut in reverse and to avoid back-over accidents; do not defeat it. g. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer bums from a hot muffler. allow space for fuel expansion. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
10.Neverattempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.EM.) parts only, listed in this manual.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE "11 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I,id o, d_b o= i I--" 6t} WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
SECTION3: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
GasandOilFill-up The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill. mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out of the discharge opening during operation. See Figure 3. handling gasoline. extremely WARNING: Use Gasoline extreme iscare when flammable and the vapors are explosive.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR F G H A \ C K L D M NOTE: S_eering Wheel not shown for clarity.
ThrottleControlLever DrivePedal The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on model LTX-1842, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 1. The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the drive Choke Positio_ .,/_.
PTO(PowerTake-ofOLever SystemsIndicatorMonitor/ HourMeter Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 2. Battery \ The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments; move the PTO lever rearward to disengage the power to the attachments.
ShiftLever NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions, F (FORWARD), N (NEUTRAL) and R (REVERSE). The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the moving the shift lever.
IMPORTANT: DoNOTholdthekeyintheSTART positionforlongerthantensecondsatatime.Doingso maycausedamagetoyourengine'selectricstarter. Aftertheenginestarts,deactivate thechokecontrol andplacethethrottlecontrolintheFASTposition. Engagingthe Parking Brake NOTE: Hold the parking brake button in while removing your foot from the brake pedal. Once engaged, the parking brake button and the brake pedal will lock in the "down" position.
Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods: WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor. Lightly depress the drive pedal.
42-inch Decks Carriag, To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out the side. See Figure 6. 46-inch Decks The mulch kit is packed separately within the tractor's crate. Observe the instructions included with the mulch kit for the best results when mulching.
Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. LevelingtheDeck NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tireson page 20 for information regarding tire pressure. Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed.
SeatAdjustment To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 9. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two knobs. Knobs ParkingBrakeAdjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: RefertotheBriggs & Stratton Operator/ Owner Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil. DeckWash SystemTM Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System TM to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
SECTION8: SERVICE Battery The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. levels cannot be checked. CuttingDeckRemoval Acid To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. On model LTX-1842, remove the PTO belt from around the cutting deck's center pulley. Refer to Figure 14.
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25 ° to 30 ° angle. See Figure 12. IMPORTANT:If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. See Figure 12. It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance.
Route the new belts (deck belt first) as shown in Figure 14 or Figure 15. Engine Remount the belt guards removed earlier. Pulley PTO Idler Bracket (mounted on tractor) LTX-1842 _Deck Belt (Bottom) Left Hand Pulley PTO Belt (Top) Right Hand Pulley (beneath belt guard) Deck Idler Pulley Center Pulley Self-Tapping Screws NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.
Variable*speed Battery Tray Opening Shift Lever Rear Idler Pulley _ Drive belt (Lower) _ Drive belt (Upper) Keeper Pins "ii o II c _ _ e I1'1 III till II01 _111 III o °lltl j_=j Engine Pulley Single*speed Transmission NOTE: Transmission Pulley Front of Tractor View shown from above tractor. Figure 16 Lower Drive Belt After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.
Removethehexboltfromthecenteroftheengine pulleyandgentlyloweritoffoftheengine crankshaft. Becarefulnottoloseanywashersor spacerswhichmaybefoundontopoftheengine pulley. IMPORTANT: Whenremounting theenginepulley(or electricPTOclutch),torquethecenterhexboltto between38foot-pounds and50foot-pounds. Removethedrivebeltbyfeedingitfrombothends towardthefrontidlerpulleyonthedouble-idler bracket.SeeFigure16. Reassemble byfollowingtheabovestepsin reverseorder.
SECTION9: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section7: Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage & Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor. MAINTAINING YOURLAWNTRACTOR on page 18 of this manual before storing for an extended period. WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool.
SECTION11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Engine fails to start PTO lever engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Unit running with CHOKE applied. Spark plug wire loose. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Engine runs erratic Corrective Cause(s) Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system.
SECTION12: PARTSLIST FORMODELSLTX-1842& LTX-2146 NOTE: REE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Engine accessory parts are applicable to all models except where otherwise noted. PART NO. 710-0227 710-0599 710-0604A 710-1237 710-1314A 710-1315 712-3017 721-0460 726-0205 736-0119 736-0300 7518221535 751-0535 751-0564 751-0616 REF. NO. DESCRIPTION Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x.5 Self4apping Screw, 1/4-20 x.5 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.625 Screw, #10-32 x.625 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .
ModelsLTX-1842& LTX-2146 17 15 21 29 31 24 > "-_>'- 13 28
ModelsLTX-1842& LTX-2146 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 PART NO.
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ModelsLTX-1842& LTX-2146 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 PART NO.
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ModelsLTX-1842& 22 "13 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
ModelsLTX-1842& LTX-2146 REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 783-1015 Shift Lever Support 2 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket 3 618-0551ASingle-speed Transmission Assembly 4 631-0009AShifter Knob 5 647-0045 Shift Lever 6 656-0048 Variable-speed Pulley Assembly 7 656-0051ATransmission Pulley, 8.5 x.5-36 8 683-0251 Double-idler Bracket 9 710-0176 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.75 10 710-0227 Self4apping Screw, #8-18 x .5 11 710-0347 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75 12 736-0272 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.0 x .
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ModelsLTX-1842& LTX-2146 REE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 l-Use applicable :_Use applicable flat washer flat washer PART NO.
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ModelsLTX-1842& LTX-2146 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 PART NO.
ModelLTX-1842 1 47 11 * Refer to B on page 36.
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ModelLTX-2146 46 12 sS 35. \35 1_Refer to D on page 36.
ModelLTX-2141 REE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PART NO. 711-04069 17982 618-0430A 756-1187 618-0595 756-1214 683-0254 683-04052 710-0167 710-0344 710-0501 710-0514 710-0528 710-0599 710-0650 710-0703 710-0751 710-1260A 712-0271 712-0417A 712-0431 712-3006 712-3027 714-0470 717-1553A 726-0233 731-1032B 732-0306 732-0594A 748-0324 734-0973 732-0429A REF. NO.
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