Jonsered LT16 JNA1642A Owner's Manual

15.5 hp 42 inch lawn tractor

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MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A)
15.5 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
532 18 27-45 3.8.02 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A) 15.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor 532 18 27-45 3.8.02 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • 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 • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • 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 im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means •...
  • 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 2.00 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: Contents Of Hardware Pack

    CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Steering Extension Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Steering Wheel Insert Sleeve (1) Knob (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (2) Keys...
  • 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. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the SEAT PAN tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- LABEL tion section, page 10, for location and function of controls) •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST 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.
  • 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. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION...
  • Page 11 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: To Operate On Hills

    OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) "ENGAGED" POSITION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly ATTACHMENT off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in LIFT LEVER operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in HIGH POSITION proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel •...
  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    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 Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 16: Operator Presence System

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at LOCK WASHER high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 17: Clean Air Screen

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. CLOSED • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. LOCKED POSITION •...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 13) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, every season.
  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 20: To Level Mower Housing

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or equal number of turns.
  • Page 21: To Replace Motion Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away IDLER PULLEYS from tractor. BELT INSTALLATION - • Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley. • Slide belt into the center span keeper. •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Customer Responsibili- If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) ties section of this manual). when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly If “jumper cables”...
  • Page 23: Interlocks And Relays

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SEAT PAN HEADLIGHT WIRE HOOD CONNECTOR FIG. 25 TERMINAL KEPS NUT FIG. 27 COVER ENGINE BOLT TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable.
  • Page 24: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the ENGINE season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM gasoline in the tank inside a building DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM where fumes may reach an open flame...
  • Page 25: 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 26 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 Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 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...
  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 532 17 66-89 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 17 56-85 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 532 12 47-80 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 532 17 65-54 Drawbar, 12 Ga. 817 06 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 532 17 21-51 Dash Slkscr 872 14 06-08 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash Lh...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 DRIVE 52 30...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 54-10 Engine Pulley LT/YT - - - - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless 205-545C 871 17 07-64 Bolt Hex Order parts from transaxle 810 04 07-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 manufacturer...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 20-92 Wheel Steering 532 17 51-31 Axle Asm 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 819 27 20-16 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga 812 00 00-29 Ring Klip #t5304-75...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 532 14 01-17 Seat 532 13 43-00 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 532 12 12-50 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 16 29-27 Decal Hood Side Panel 532 15 63-69 Decal Oper. Step Thru Eng/Fr 532 17 96-35 Decal Hood RH 532 16 03-96 Decal V-Belt Schematic 532 17 96-36 Decal Hood LH 532 14 50-05 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 532 18 04-34 Decal Hood...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine, B &...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 MOWER DECK 153 154 132 91...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 16 58-92 Deck Asm MWR 42"weldment 532 13 39-43 Washer Hardened 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 532 15 50-46 Arm Idler 42"mower LT/YT 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 532 16 57-23 Spacer Retainer Mower 532 16 54-60 Bracket Asm Deck 42"sway Bar...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 MOWER LIFT 17 18...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. LT16 (JNA1642A), PRODUCT NO. 954 13 00-85 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger LT 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 819 21 16-21 Washer PLTD 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 532 12 56-31 Grip Handle Fluted...
  • Page 44 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 45 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 46 SERVICE POLICY ® ® WARRANTY Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below, will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or...
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.

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