White outdoor garden tractor owner's guide (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for White Outdoor LT-1650
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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 44136-9722. WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 FORM NO. 770-10314A.fm (11/2000) PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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. •...
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.
Contact your 3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your White Outdoor dealer for assistance. foot on the ground. 4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.
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Use only an approved gasoline container. by an authorized White Outdoor Products dealer. b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
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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!”...
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the Battery Cables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+).
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR † ‡ NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. PTO (Power Take-off) Lever (†LT-1650) G Cruise Control Button PTO (Power Take-off) Knob (‡LT-1850 & LT-2150) H Ignition Switch Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Brake Pedal...
19 of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the engine’s charging system checked by a White Outdoor dealer. Start The hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor Figure 4 operation.
Refer to Starting The Engine on page 13 of this manual for detailed starting On model LT-1650, the PTO lever is located on the left instructions. side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move...
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. Contact a White Outdoor dealer. The safety interlock • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF. • LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
Starting the Engine • Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. Do not operate the tractor if the WARNING: • To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper interlock system is malfunctioning. This portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired system was designed for your safety and speed is achieved.
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Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor. Model LT-1650 • Lightly depress the drive pedal. • Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the way forward To change the direction of travel toreverse when into the engaged (ON) position.
The engine (on model LT-1650) or electric This tractor is equipped with one of White Outdoor’s IMPORTANT: PTO clutch (on models LT-1850 & LT-2150) will high quality cutting decks. The following information will automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with the be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.
• Determine the approximate distance necessary for • Measure the distance from the outside of the left proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the blade tip to the ground and the distance from the next step. outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both •...
• Looking at the transmission from the right side of Hex Nut and the tractor, locate the compression spring and Pivot Bar Lock Washer brake disc. See Figure 10. Crown Nut Axle Brake Disc Drag Link Jam Nut Ball Joint Hydrostatic Figure 11 Transmission...
Engine • Refill the engine with new motor oil. Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/ IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Owner Manual packed with your unit for information Manual for engine maintenance instructions. regarding the proper weight of motor oil. Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in Air Cleaner the Briggs &...
Cutting Blades Blade Separation Be sure to shut the engine off, WARNING: remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using Worn Blade Edge heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting Wind Wing...
(non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not • On model LT-1650, remove the PTO belt from disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, around the cutting deck’s center pulley. Refer to use factory approved belts.
Model LT-1650 Engine Pulley PTO Idler Bracket (mounted on tractor) Deck belt (Bottom) Left Hand Pulley PTO belt (Top) Right Hand Pulley (beneath belt guard) Deck Idler Pulley Center Pulley Self-Tapping Screws NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.
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PTO clutch or engine pulley. If you don’t, see your White Outdoor dealer to have the • On units equipped with an electric PTO, the engine belt changed.
Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed. Always keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &...
LT-2150. See the your White Outdoor dealer for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Lawn tractor models LT-1650, LT-1850 and LT-2150 are 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.
SECTION 12: PARTS LIST (for throttle) (for starter cable) (for choke) (deflector must face forward) NOTE: Engine accessory parts are applicable to both model LT-1650 and LT-1850 & LT-2150 except where otherwise noted. REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0148 Self-tapping Screw, #8-32 x .375...
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Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur- d. White Outdoor Co. does not extend any warranty for chased and used in the United States, its possessions and products sold or exported outside of the United States territories.