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- Page 1 WARNING: MODEL: Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry. LT2218CMA LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 410262 03.14.07 CL Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or... - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per for mance. Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter... -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of BATTERY con trols) COVER • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever NEGATIVE CABLE to its highest po si tion. (BLACK) DISCARD •...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER (See Figs. 5A-5C) • Using the nuts and flat washers removed from tractor back plate, install the bagger support tube to the back • Unfold bag by pivoting front bagger tube all the way plate as shown. Tighten securely. forward and pressing the bottom vinyl binding onto the tube.
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Page 9: Vertical Adjustment
ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT PLUG (See Fig. 8a) • Slightly loosen the nuts securing the bagger RH and • Remove spring retainer and pin from handle. LH hor i zon tal adjustment brackets. Loosen only enough •... -
Page 10: Check Tire Pressure
ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED... - Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON"...
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Page 13: How To Use Your Tractor
OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. - Page 14 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly without either the en tire grass catcher, off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height on mowers so equipped, or the deflector in operating position.
- Page 15 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed WARNING: Do not drive up or down and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hills with slopes greater than 15°...
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Page 16: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. -
Page 17: Mowing Tips
OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN THE TRACTOR. AFTER EACH USE. 1. - Page 18 OPERATION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) MULCHER PLUG Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch switch. • Position tractor in location you wish to dump bag ger. • Place motion control lever in Neu tral po si tion and set parking brake.
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Page 19: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness... -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE (See Figs.20-22) Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace te nance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE. - Page 21 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt at- of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not tach ing this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by ad just able.
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Page 22: Spark Plugs
MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 23) AIR FILTER Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or every season. -
Page 23: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •... -
Page 24: To Level Mower Housing
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front or driveway. -
Page 25: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 30) (See Fig. 31) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. - Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER (See Fig. 32) NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 33) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
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Page 27: Interlocks And Relays
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - and axle. Insert square key. • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in charged battery. -
Page 28: Storage
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Points
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter. - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
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Page 32: Parts And Service
PARTS AND SERVICE This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For Parts and service, contact an authorized distributor: •...