White LT-135 - Safety Interlock System; Interlock System Functionality; Cutting Controls; Lift Lever Operation

INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-
brake pedal, the lift lever (or PTO switch on Model LT-
165), the shift lever and under the seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal
must be depressed all the way and the lift lever (or
PTO switch on Model LT-165) must be in the disen¬
gaged (or OFF) position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift lever (or PTO switch)
must be in the disengaged (or OFF) position.
CUniNG CONTROLS
A. LIFT LEVER
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting
deck. It also engages and disengages the blades on
Model LT-135. Pulling it all the way back and locking
it disengages the blades.
NOTE: On Model LT-135, the lift lever must be in the
disengaged position when starting the engine, when
shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the
seat. See figure 9.
B. DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The deck height adjustment knob is used to set the
cutting height. The deck height adjustment knob can
be at low or high position or an infinite number of set¬
tings in between. After a cutting height is selected, the
deck will be returned to exactly the same height each
time the lift lever is engaged.
Turn the deck height adjustment knob clockwise to
raise the cutting height; turn it counterclockwise to
lower the cutting height.
C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. With the engine OFF, engage the lift lever. Turn
the deck height adjustment knob to desired posi¬
tion (clockwise to raise deck, counterclockwise to
lower deck).
2. Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the
deck wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the
ground. Disengage the lift lever.
NOTE: When using the optional snow thrower attach¬
ment, the deck height adjustment knob should be
turned all the ivay to low position so the snow thrower
will reach the ground. Or if blowing snow off gravel,
turn the deck height adjustment knob to a slightly
higher position to avoid scraping the gravel.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Model LT-135 has two indicator lights and Model LT-
165 has three indicator lights, located in the dash
panel. If a light illuminates when attempting to start
the unit, proceed as follows.
CLUTCH—Depress the clutch pedal.
PTO—Place lift lever in the DISENGAGED position.
OIL (LT-165 Only)—Check the crankcase oil level,
and add oil as required.
OPERATION
A WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS. AND SWITCHES) IN
PUCE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BUDE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PUCING
HANDS OR FEET NEAR BUDE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S),
PUCE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT
ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check the oil level and add if necessary. Service
the engine with gasoiine as instructed in the sepa¬
rate engine manuai packed with your tractor.
Read instructions carefuiiy.
iMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; how¬
ever you must check the oil level before operating.
Be careful not to overfill.
A WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is
hot.
STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake
pedal is depressed and the lift lever or PTO switch is
in the disengaged (or OFF) position. In addition, the
lift lever or PTO switch must be in the disengaged (or
OFF) position when the unit is put into reverse or the
engine will shut off. If the operator leaves the seat
with the lift lever or PTO switch engaged and/or with¬
out setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning
because it is a safety device, designed
for protection.
1. Model LT-135: Place the lift lever in the DISEN¬
GAGED position.
Model LT-165: Place the PTO switch in the OFF
position.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park¬
ing brake.
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