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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor 177120 1.16.01 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •... - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out important Stop machine if anyone enters the area. safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! •...
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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 manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Sleeve Slope Sheet Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Keys (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut... -
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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. SEAT PAN Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation LABEL section, page 10, for location and function of BATTERY controls) BOX DOOR...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY C HECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE best cutting performance.
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Page 9: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL... - Page 10 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH...
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Page 11: 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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. - Page 12 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in with slopes greater than 15°...
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Page 13: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start •... - Page 14 OPERATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds.
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Page 15: Customer Responsibilities
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension... -
Page 16: Operator Presence System
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”... -
Page 17: Engine Oil Filter
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not will result in increased oil consumption when used above necessary. - Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16) COVER Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to KNOB prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. CARTRIDGE • Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing COVER off engine.
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Page 19: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. •... - Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) • Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) ENGINE PULLEY Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. CLUTCHING If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at IDLER high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Customer Responsibili- LEVER LOCK GATE ties section of this manual). If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.
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Page 23: Interlocks And Relays
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal HOOD with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. -
Page 24: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with ENGINE gasoline in the tank inside a building... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
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 26: Troubleshooting
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 corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. - Page 27 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK CONNECTOR...
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Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) ELECTRICAL... -
Page 29: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP 874760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 532156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 532153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 532166181 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 532004152 Bulb Light #1156 532124780 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"... - Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532174619 Chassis stamping 532176554 Drawbar, 12 Ga. 817060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 532155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 532172151 Dash Slkscr 872140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 532155927 Panel Dash Lh 532145660...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) DRIVE...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gr. 314-0510 810040700 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr 7/16 (Order parts from transaxle mfg.)
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Page 34: Steering Assembly
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) STEERING ASSEMBLY... - Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532172092 Wheel Steering 532154427 Axle Stamped 532169840 Spindle Asm Cast LH 532169839 Spindle Asm Cast RH 532124931 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 532121748 Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga.
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532140117 Seat 532121248 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 532140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 872050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 871110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532157032 Decal Oper. Step Thru E/F 532141761 Decal Fender 532145005 Decal Battery 532157140 Decal Fender Danger 532170704 Decal Hood RH 532160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 532170705 Decal Hood LH...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532170551 Control Th/ch Flag Dom. 532123487 Clamp Hose Black 817720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 532137040 Line Fuel - - - - - - - - Engine B&S Model 287707...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) MOWER LIFT 17 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 819131016 Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga 532159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 532124874 Spring 2-1/8" 532105767 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) MOWER DECK 153 154 90 91...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT15A (JNA15H42A) MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532106932 Knob RD 3/8-16 Blk 532165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 532144959 V-Belt 872140506 Bolt 817490612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 532138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 532175746 Bracket Asm Noseroller Lh 532165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42”...
- Page 42 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 43 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.