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Operator's Manual
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Model LT 165
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 nearest engine authorized service 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. 769-00634.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(1/2003)
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Model LT 165 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your White Outdoor dealer. •... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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. - Page 4 23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a 3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed burn. Do not touch. setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes 24.
- Page 5 Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by a White Outdoor dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
- Page 6 Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this cover are subject to wear and damage which could manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. original equipment specifications may lead to For safety protection, frequently check components improper performance and compromise safety!”...
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Page 7: Slope Gauge
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Page 8: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before IMPORTANT: operating. The capacity of your engine’s sump and oil filter is 62 oz. (1.8 liters). Be careful not to overfill. Attaching The Steering Wheel NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit... - Page 9 Attaching The Seat Tire Pressure NOTE: WARNING: For shipping reasons, the seat is fastened to Maximum tire pressure under the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie. Free any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire the seat form its shipping position before proceeding pressure should be maintained at all times.
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Page 10: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 5 Speed Control Lever Parking Brake Knob Seat Adjustment Lever Deck Engagement / Lift Lever Brake Pedal G Ignition Switch Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Choke STOP... -
Page 11: Operating Your Lawn Tractor
BLADES STOP position with the speed control should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. lever in position for reverse travel. Contact your White Outdoor dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or Before Starting Engine starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the... - Page 12 Stopping the Engine WARNING If you strike a foreign object, WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any •...
- Page 13 • The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the brake pedal. • Set the parking brake by fully depressing the brake pedal and keeping it depressed while grasping the parking brake knob and pulling it upward. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
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Page 14: Making Adjustments
After the first two laps, reverse the direction to • Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go throw the discharge to the outside for the balance back over the cut area a second time to get a clean of cutting. - Page 15 NOTE: The deck wheels, on models so equipped, are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed Seat to support the weight of the cutting deck. Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment To adjust the position of the seat on models so equipped, move the seat adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or backwards.
- Page 16 Parking Brake Adjustment Crown Nut WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always Brake Disc disengage PTO, move speed control lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic bypass rod pulled out), the...
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Page 17: Service
Do NOT reuse the original cotter pin once IMPORTANT: the N (neutral) position when fully depressing the brake it has been removed. pedal, see your White Outdoor dealer to have the drive system inspected and professionally adjusted. SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: •... -
Page 18: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
Rear Wheels The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them. Front Axles Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar is equipped with a grease fitting. - Page 19 Cutting Deck Removal WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove Spring ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck. WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles to protect your eyes while removing the cutting deck.
- Page 20 • Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the Rear Deck Hangers BLADES STOP position to raise the lift links up, and out of the way. • Carefully slide the deck from beneath the right side of the lawn tractor. Cutting Blades Be sure to shut the engine off, WARNING: remove ignition key, disconnect the spark...
- Page 21 Tires Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure under Self-Tapping any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure Screws should be maintained on all tires. When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean and free of rust.
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Page 22: Off-Season Storage
Follow the instructions in the Seasonal IMPORTANT: Storage section of the White Outdoor Engines Operator’s Manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor. -
Page 23: Attachments & Accessories
Outdoor Dealer for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Lawn Tractor Model LT 165 is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble Corrective Action Cause(s) Engine will Safety switch There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch and not crank button not the deck engagement/lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the depressed. - Page 27 IMPORTANT NOTICE! SAFETY DEFINITIONS Statements in this manual preceded by the following words are of special significance: WARNING WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in italic type. It is recommended that you take special notice of all items discussed on the next page and wear the appropriate safety equipment.
- Page 28 I. General Safety Precautions • NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. WARNING • NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine is running.
- Page 29 II. How to Get Service Table 1. Recommended Engine Oil For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not Recommended Temperature Oil Type covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. It is listed in your Yellow Pages Straight Tecumseh Part No.
- Page 30 IV. Before Starting Your Engine A. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 FULL operating hours when engine is warm.Check oil Fill between “Full” level more frequently during engine break-in. and “ADD”...
- Page 31 V. Starting Your Engine If you are unable to start this engine after WARNING following instructions in this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
- Page 32 II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls Choke To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine Control is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Move Engine Speed Control to “FAST” position and set Choke Control to “FULL” position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 4, 5, and 6. Speed NOTES Control...
- Page 33 B. Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine. See Table 4. Table 4. Engine Sections With Recoil Starter If your engine has: Go to: Section B.I Combined Speed and Choke Control Section B.II Independent Speed and Choke Controls I.
- Page 34 II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls Choke To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure Control engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Move Engine Speed Control to “FAST” position and set Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 11, 12 and 13.
- Page 35 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Never store the engine with fuel in the fuel WARNING tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
- Page 36 B. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Cooling fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage • Air Inlet NOTES See “III. Filter Removal/Installation” instructions before re- moving Air Cleaner Cover.
- Page 37 C. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. Clean area around spark plug. Remove and inspect spark plug. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec- trodes are: • Pitted 1. .030 (0.76mm) Gap •...
- Page 38 D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced. NOTE Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Air Cleaner Part Numbers.
- Page 39 E. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For operation at higher elevations, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. F.
- Page 40 B. Oil X. Quick Maintenance Chart Change oil if not changed within the last 3 months. See “A. Checking and Changing Oil” instructions under “VII. Mainte- nance and Adjustments”. PROCEDURE: C. Lubricating Cylinder Bore Check oil level When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug hole.
- Page 41 CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the California You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and Tecumseh Products Co. are a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Systems Warranty on your new small off-road engine.
- Page 42 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 5. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) for 1995 leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS and later model year California small off-road engines (for other Warranty is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic states, 1997 and later model year engines): work is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet.
- Page 43 SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTY POLICY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES Revised October 2002 For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein, Tecumseh Products Company will, at its option as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is found, upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.
- Page 44 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.