Operator’s Manual SERIES 1000 Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Models LT1018 LT1022 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ............................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge .................................................................................................................. 7 Tractor Set-up ................................................................................................................ 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ................................................................................
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. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment. 28.
SERVICE GENERAL SERVICE: SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE: 1. 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
SAFETY LABELS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DANGER AVOID SE RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • K EEP AND M S AND FEET AWAY FRO R O T A THI N G PARTS .40 THE • REMOV Y BLA DE INE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWNLBASSES. ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY G • D O NOT O W W H E N C H IL D R E N O R O T H E R S A R E A R O U N D. .
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE FO LD O ND OTT ED L I NE 15° P TING A 15 °S LO P E OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE , RE RE S EN WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up Shipping Brace Removal The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than four inches below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. Do not overfill.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A B G C H + BATTERY PTO / BLADE ENGAGE OIL PRESSURE HOURS 1/10 PARKING P BRAKE I J D K L E F M NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.
Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 2. WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Hour Meter Electric PTO / Blade Engage Knob Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation. See Figure 4. PTO To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments, pull OFF ON outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck.
Seat Adjustment Lever Deck Lift Lever To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this manual for more detailed instructions. Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck.
• After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. Shoulder Screws Flat Washer Stopping the Engine WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
• Setting The Cruise Control To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 6. NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the forward direction. Brake Pedal • • • • Drive Pedal Slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved. Lightly depress the cruise control lever.
Moving The Tractor Manually • Top View Front View Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. Opening this valve permits the fluid in the transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To open the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows: PTO ON OFF OFF ON Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor. See Figure 7.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any • adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. • Leveling the Deck Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9. Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck. Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved.
Parking Brake Adjustment Hex Nut and Lock Washer WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Pivot Bar Axle If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 24 for a • Service the oil filteras instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit. Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining. • Refill the engine with new motor oil. reference of recommended maintenance intervals.
Deck Spindles Front Wheels Grease fittings can be found on the top of each deck spindle shaft. See Figure 14. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush old grease and dirt out of the spindle shaft. Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 15. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
• • Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 16. • Hex Flange Nut Wood Block After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting. IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
Fuse • • A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. • Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way. Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
Electric PTO Clutch PTO Idler Bracket (mounted on tractor) Left Hand Pulley Model 1018 Deck belt (Bottom) 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.
• IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive belt The engine pulley is located directly above the electric PTO clutch. Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt from around it. around all the pulleys and the belt keepers (if present) BEFORE performing the following steps. • • • • • • • Locate the fixed v-idler pulley found on the left underside of the frame. See Figure 20.
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: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 18 of this manual before storing for an extended period.
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Unit running with CHOKE activated. Spark plug wire(s) loose. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Engage parking brake.
SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS LT1018 LT1022 3 gallons (11.4 l) 3 gallons (11.4 l) 3 pints / 48 oz. (1.4 l) 4 pints / 64 oz. (1.9 l) Hydro-Gear 311-0510 Hydro-Gear 311-0510 22.2:1 22.2:1 Forward Speed 0 m.p.h. - 5.2 m.p.h. 0 m.p.h. - 5.2 m.p.h. Reverse Speed 0 m.p.h. - 2.3 m.p.h. 0 m.p.h. - 2.3 m.p.h. Briggs &Stratton 31Q777-0305 Briggs &Stratton 40H777-0171 Single Twin 3-9/16 in. (90.66 mm) 2.97 in. (75.
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