White LT-135 - Stopping the Engine; Engine Stopping Procedure; Operating the Lawn Tractor; Lawn Tractor Operation

3. Place the hydrostatic control lever in the NEU¬
TRAL (N) position.
4. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
5. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may
not require choking).
6. Turn the ignition key to the right to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key.
It will return to the ON position.
NOTE: Protect the starter life by using short starting
cycles of several seconds. Cranking more than 15
seconds per minute can damage the starter motor.
7. Push choke knob in gradually. Move the throttle
control to desired engine speed.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the dam¬
age before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 18.
OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR
1. Set the desired cutting height.
2. Start the engine as instructed previously.
3. Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate the cutting
blades.
4. Depress the clutch-brake pedal so the parking
brake is released, and then release the clutch-
brake pedal.
5. Place the hydrostatic control lever In either the
FORWARD or REVERSE position. The farther
forward you move the hydrostatic control lever,
the faster you will travel.
A WARNING: Look to the rear before back¬
ing up.
To stop the lawn tractor, pull the hydrostatic control
lever into NEUTRAL (N) or depress the clutch-brake
pedal.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn tractor or
engine. For best results and to insure more even
grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is exces¬
sively wet.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason, disengage the
biades, piace the hydrostatic control lever
in neutrai, engage the parking brake, shut
engine off and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., fol¬
low the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate “browning” the grass, which is caused by
hot exhaust gases from a running engine.
GRASS COLLECTOR AVAILABLE
Grass Collector Model 190-063 is available as optional
equipment for Model LT-135. Grass Collector Model
190-103 is available for Model LT-165.
WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure
any replacement bag complies with the mower manu¬
facturer’s recommendations. For replacement bags,
use only factory authorized replacement bag.
ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wires and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs or maintenance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four self¬
tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. See figure
1. S l i de the seat forward or backward as desired.
Retighten the self-tapping screws.
HYDROSTATIC NEUTRAL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct
adjustment when the tractor does not move with the
engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydrostat¬
ic control lever in the neutral position.
If adjustment is necessary, follow these steps:
1. Raise both rear wheels off the ground by placing
blocks under the rear frame.
2. R emove the transmission panel by removing the
parking brake knob and truss machine screws.
3. L oosen the hex jam nut on the speed selector
adjusting rod. See figure 13.
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