Murray LT185420 Quick Setup Manual

LT185420 - CLT185420
Unit Features and Controls
Steering Wheel
Blade Rotation Control
Shift Lever
Tractor
Hood
Mower
Clutch/Brake
Pedal Deck
Throttle/
Choke
Control
Steering Wheel
(Removed for Clarity)
Items Needed for Assembly
• Utility Knife • 6-10 Amp Battery Charger
• Pry Bar • Tire Pressure Gauge
• Tin Snips or Banding Cutter • 3/8" Socket Wrench
• Unleaded Fuel (Minimum of 87 Octane)
Items Included with Unit
• Manual Packet • Hardware Bag including:
• Seat • Wing Bolt (2)
• Steering Wheel • Small Washer (2)
• Steering Shaft Bellows • Hex Bolt (1)
• Steering Wheel Cover • Large Washer (1)
• Carriage Bolt (2)
• Wing Nut (2)
• Terminal Cover
• Set of two Ignition Keys
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Quick Setup Guide
Lawn Tractor
1
Unpack the Unit
• Remove all packaging materials from the crate and the unit. Remove any banding securing the unit to the crate.
• Locate and identify the items included with the unit.
2
Read the Manuals
• Carefully read all the manuals supplied with the unit. They contain important safety, operating, and maintenance information.
Seat
3
Install the Seat
Battery
• Insert the two posts under the seat (A, Figure 1) into the rear adjustment slots in the hinge
plate (B).
• Install the two wing bolts and small washers (C) through the front adjustment slots in the
hinge plate and into the threaded holes under the seat.
• Adjust the seat as desired, then tighten the wing bolts.
Deck Lift
Lever
4
Install the Steering Wheel
• Turn the front wheels of the tractor straight ahead.
• Install the steering shaft bellows (Figure 2) over the steering shaft.
• Install the steering wheel (Figure 3) onto the steering shaft, making sure the
steering wheel is aligned straight.
• Fasten the steering wheel to the steering shaft with the hex bolt and large
washer. Tighten securely.
• Attach the steering wheel cover (Figure 4) to the center of the steering wheel.
Reverse
Mowing Option
(RMO) Switch
5
Connect the Battery
Ignition
• Raise the seat.
Switch
• Check the date on the top or side of the battery. If the unit is being put into service after the
date indicated on the battery, charge the battery for one hour at 6-10 amps.
• Install the terminal cover (not shown) onto the red cable.
• Connect the red cable to the positive (+) battery terminal (A, Figure 5) with a carriage bolt
and wing nut. Tighten securely. Slide the terminal cover over the connection.
Parking Brake
• Connect the black cable to the negative (-) battery terminal (B, Figure 5) with a carriage bolt
Lever
and wing nut. Tighten securely.
• Lower the seat.
6
Check the Tire Pressure
• Adjust the pressure of the front and rear tires to 14 PSI.
Note: The tires may be overinflated for shipping purposes.
7
Check the Engine Oil Level
Note: The engine is shipped with oil. However, the oil level should be checked before
attempting to start the engine.
• Move the tractor to a flat, level surface.
• Raise the tractor hood to access the engine compartment.
• Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 6). Wipe the dipstick, replace the cap, then remove and
check the oil level. The oil level should be between the 'Full' and 'Add' marks on the dipstick.
• If necessary, add premium 10W-30 oil to the engine. Recheck the oil level.
• Replace and secure the oil fill cap.
8
Add Fuel
• Remove the fuel cap (B, Figure 6).
• Add clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane to the fuel tank.
• Replace the fuel cap, and wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
• Lower the tractor hood.
Models LT185420 - CLT185420
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C
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
A
B
Figure 5
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Figure 6
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DANGER
Amputation hazard
Rotating blades cut off arms and legs.
• Stop the mower when children or others are
10º Max.
near.
• Do not carry riders (especially children) even
with the blades off. They may fall off or return
for another ride when you are not expecting it.
• Look down and behind before and while
10º Max.
backing.
Fire hazard
Gasoline is flammable. Yard debris is combustible.
• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes
before refueling.
• Keep unit cleaned of debris.
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death:
• Know the location and function of • Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
all controls.
• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, placing hands or feet near blade(s).
switches, etc.) in place and working. • When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and
set parking brake.
9
Start the Engine
• Sit in the seat.
• Engage the parking brake: Press the clutch/brake pedal
(Figure 7) down, and pull the parking brake lever (A, Figure 7
Figure 8) up.
• Pull the blade rotation control (Figure 12) to OFF ('O').
• Move the throttle/choke control (Figure 9) to CHOKE.
• Turn the ignition key (B, Figure 8) to START.
• After the engine starts, release the ignition key,
Figure 9
and move the throttle/choke control to FAST.
Note: Always set the throttle control to FAST when driving and mowing.
10
Drive the Unit Off the Crate
• Move the deck lift lever (Figure 11) to the highest cutting height.
• Disengage the parking brake: Press the clutch/brake pedal.
• With the clutch/brake pedal pressed, move the shift lever (Figure 10)
into the first forward gear ('1').
• Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
11
Mowing
• Read the Operator's Manual before mowing.
• Move the deck lift lever (Figure 11) to the desired cutting height.
• Push the blade rotation control (Figure 12) to ON ('I').
• Begin mowing.
WARNING: Do not use the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) feature until you
have carefully read the Reverse Mowing Option Section of the Operator's
Manual.
12
Stopping the Tractor, Blades, and Engine
• Press the clutch/brake pedal, and move the shift lever to Neutral ('N').
• Engage the parking brake.
• Pull the blade rotation control to OFF ('O').
• Move the throttle control to SLOW.
• Turn the ignition key to OFF ('O'). Remove the key.
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Roll-over hazard
Operating on slopes can cause loss of
control and roll-overs.
• If you cannot back-up a hill, do not drive
on it.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
stop the blades and back down slowly.
• Avoid sudden turns.
• Go up and down slopes, not across.
Carbon monoxide hazard
The engine emits poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
• Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
• Only operate outdoors.
• Read the operator's manual
before using this product.
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Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Form No. 7102100 (I.R. 2/20/2008)
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