Jonsered LT2122A2 Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL:
LT2122A2
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Do Not Throw Away
02153
WARNING:
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.
403728 Rev. 1 07.10.06 TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 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. LT2122A2 LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 403728 Rev. 1 07.10.06 TR...
  • 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 the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
  • 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 performance. Gasoline Capacity 3.50 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Clevis Pins Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs Seat (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (double loop) Nose Roller Retainer Spring...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY • Jumping (if required). NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. • Periodic charging. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. HEX BOLT KEPS DISCARD TERMINAL WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low PROTECTIVE all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.
  • Page 8: Install Mower And Drive Belt

    ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT RETAINER SPRING (See Figs. 6 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake. AD JUST ING SHOULDER • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. BOLT Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower ✓CHECKLIST pulley grooves. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE • Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- bracket.
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
  • Page 11 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"...
  • Page 12: 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 operating 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 13 OPERATION The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with control. the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and •...
  • Page 14: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the TO OPERATE ON HILLS dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until WARNING: Do not drive up or down “FULL”...
  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until there may be movement of the drive the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts wheels.
  • Page 16: 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 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should BLADE the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning MUFFLER coun ter clock wise. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester • To open, pull out on the drain valve. (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- •...
  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged pin, the hole in FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT • Roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley care- fully. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking grooves correctly.
  • Page 23: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake • Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley. needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS away from tractor. (See Fig. 27) BELT INSTALLATION - • Block up axle securely. • Carefully work new belt down around transmission •...
  • Page 25: Service And Ad Just Ments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY • BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and then from the fully (See Fig. 29) charged battery. • Raise hood. • RED cable last from both batteries. •...
  • Page 26: 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 27: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...
  • Page 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
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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: •...

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