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Operator's Manual
Hydrostatic Garden Tractor
Model GT 954H
(14AQ816K790)
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your White Outdoor dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 770-10315G.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(1/17/2006)
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- Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your White Outdoor dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
- Page 2 If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. To reach a local White Outdoor dealer or retailer, visit www.whiteoutdoor.com or phone our Dealer Locator line at (800)-949-4483.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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Page 4: Slope Operation
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over- manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your speeding may cause the operator to lose control of White Outdoor dealer for assistance. the machine resulting in serious injury or death. 7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. - Page 5 Gasoline is frame, your unit should be serviced professionally extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. by your White Outdoor dealer. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
- Page 6 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other replace immediately with original equipment safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against equipment specifications may lead to improper the engine.
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Page 8: Tire Pressure
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the Battery Cables Shipping Brace Removal NOTE: WARNING: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. Make sure the engine is off, (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace •... - Page 9 Setting the Gauge Wheels and Roller Gauge Wheels Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing Lock Nut the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground as follows.
- Page 10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 3 Systems Indicator/Hour Meter Ignition Switch PTO (Power Take-off) Knob Brake Pedal Choke Control Drive Pedal Cup Holder Cargo Net (not shown) Throttle Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Parking Brake Button M Seat Adjustment Lever G Cruise Control Button...
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Page 11: Throttle Control Lever
Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Module The throttle control lever is Fast WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the right side of the Position unattended. Always disengage PTO, move tractor’s dash panel. This lever shift lever into neutral position, set parking controls the speed of the engine. -
Page 12: Cruise Control
Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper Always set the parking brake when IMPORTANT: battery charging procedure or have the charging leaving the tractor unattended. system checked by an authorized White Outdoor Service Dealer. -
Page 13: Safety Interlock Switches
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) Contact your White Outdoor dealer. engaged. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine 5. -
Page 14: Engaging The Parking Brake
Starting the Engine • Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the • Hold the parking brake lever down while removing interlock system is malfunctioning. This your foot from the brake pedal. -
Page 15: Operating The Headlights
• To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind To change the direction of travel to reverse when is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a heel) until the desired speed is achieved. - Page 16 Front View Top View manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. Mulching Your White Outdoor garden tractor is equipped with a mulch kit which incorporates special blades, already standard on your tractor, in a process of recirculating OFF ON grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck.
- Page 17 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: • Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex Never attempt to make any nuts when proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s Side to Side manual.
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Page 18: Parking Brake Adjustment
Parking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when Hex Nut the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake Drag Link... - Page 19 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR • Refill the engine with new motor oil. WARNING: Before performing any Refer to the engine manual for details IMPORTANT: maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set about quantity and proper weight of motor oil. parking brake, stop engine and remove key to Air Cleaner prevent unintended starting.
- Page 20 4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the decks surface. See Figure 14. cutting deck. Lubrication Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Hose Coupler engine manual.
- Page 21 WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Cutting Blades Damaged Blade Edge WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug Seperation wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing...
- Page 22 Jump Starting • Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 17. WARNING: Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
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Page 23: Hydrostatic Transmission
Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/impact wrench) used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your White Outdoor dealer to have your drive belt replaced. Hydrostatic Transmission 3/8” Square Hole Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. - Page 24 SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR on page 19 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an...
- Page 25 SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.
- Page 26 SECTION 11: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for your White Outdoor garden tractor. See your White Outdoor dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. ATTACHMENTS OEM-190-964...
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- Page 28 SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL GT 954H...
- Page 29 Model GT 954H REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 683-0305 Bracket Assembly, Hood 712-0142 Nut, Hex, #8-32 731-04213 Brake Lever 710-0376 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5 710-1652 Screw, 1/4-20, 0.625 731-04214 Cruise Control Lever 731-05037 Dash Panel 710-0642 Screw, 1/4-20, 0.750 710-0895 Screw, 1/4-15, 0.750...
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- Page 31 Model GT 954H REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0227 Screw, #8-18 x.500 731-1993A Cover w/ Cup Holder 683-04079 Lift Shaft Assembly 736-3078 Flat Washer,.349 x 1.0 x.063 711-0332 Clevis Pin,.5 x.78 783-0677B Lift Adjustment Bracket 736-0607 Lock Washer, 5/16...
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- Page 33 Model GT 954H REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-04095 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.00, Gr5 710-0514 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.00, Gr5 710-0643 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5 711-1408 Link, Drag, RH 711-1409A Link, Drag, LH 712-0214 Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-24 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Grf, Nylon...
- Page 34 Model GT 954H To Attach Reverse Assembly Adapter To Main Harness For Ground Wire & Reverse Adapter Assembly 56 17 66 13 51 67...
- Page 35 Model GT 954H REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 712-3050 Lug Nut, 3/4-16 710-0650 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.875 629-0949A Reverse/Ground Wire Harness Adapter 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.75 783-04442 Double Idler Bracket 711-04159B Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.43 710-0176 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.75 732-0335 Compression Spring,.40 OD x 1.17...
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- Page 37 Model GT 954H REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.75 710-0859 Screw, 3/8-16, 2.50, Gr5 710-04379A Screw, 7/16-20, 3.50, Gr5, Lock 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, GrF, Nylon 717-1744B PTO Clutch, Electric 736-0277 Washer, Flat, 1.031 x 1.620 x.095 748-0415B Spacer,.385 ID x.635 OD x 1.54...
- Page 38 Model GT 954H 783-0720A Shown for Ref. Only 683-04118 Shown for Ref. Only...
- Page 39 Model GT 954H REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12650 Bracket, Adjustment, Height 40. 717-04074 Adjustment, Deck, Gear 16606 Bracket, Hook, Retainer 41. 721-04041 Water Nozzle Adaptor 618-0671 Spindle Assembly, Pulley 42. 747-1324 Rod, Deck Adjust 683-0254B Bracket Assembly, Deck, Hanger LH 43.
- Page 40 Model GT 954H (for choke) REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0227 Screw, #8-18 x.50 725-0157 Cable Tie 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 x.50 736-0300 Lock Washer,.406 x.875 x.059 710-0726 Screw, 5/16-18 x.750 751-3140 Oil Drain Valve 783-0615D Muffler Bracket 751-10349 Fuel Line Hose...
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- Page 42 NOTES...
- Page 43 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2006 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mower must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
- Page 44 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United or exported outside of the United States, its posses- States, its possessions and territories.