Troy-Bilt LTX-1842, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ystem is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of Cal...

Page 2: ...d below For future reference please copy model number and serial number of the equipment in the space below ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with...

Page 3: ...or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries 13 Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads and while not cutting grass 14 Watch for traffic when operat...

Page 4: ...s to take advantage of engine braking action 4 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability of the machine Use extra care with grass catchers or o...

Page 5: ...r over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion i Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely j If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the...

Page 6: ...use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER O...

Page 7: ...E 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 If operating a walk behind mower...

Page 8: ...hipping brace and warning tag found on the right side of the mower between the discharge chute and the cutting deck See Figure 2 Figure 2 While holding the discharge chute with your left hand remove t...

Page 9: ...ly IMPORTANT Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine However you MUST check the oil level before operating Be careful not to overfill Identifying the Mulch Plug On tractor models LTX 1842...

Page 10: ...on B Choke Control I Ignition Switch C Parking Brake Button J Brake Pedal D Shift Lever K Drive Pedal E Cup Holder L Cargo Net not shown F Systems Indicator Monitor Hour Meter M Deck Lift Lever G Thro...

Page 11: ...ly depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor Drive Pedal The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running boa...

Page 12: ...ver is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel Move the PTO lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments move the PTO le...

Page 13: ...r safety and protection Setting the Cutting Height Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of...

Page 14: ...notch best suited for your application Engaging the Parking Brake To engage the parking brake Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your foot while gently pushing the parking brake butt...

Page 15: ...al against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator Do not mow at high ground speed especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed For...

Page 16: ...jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint See Figure 7 Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint See Figure 7 Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten...

Page 17: ...acket See Figure 8A 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 achie...

Page 18: ...ever into neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Engine Refer to the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual for engine maintenance instructions Che...

Page 19: ...ne especially the pulleys and other moving parts IMPORTANT The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is NOT recommended Direct water pressure on electrical components and the engine could res...

Page 20: ...r replacement Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck proceed as follows Place the PTO lever in the disengaged OFF position and engage the parking brake Lower the deck by moving the deck lift...

Page 21: ...O Belt WARNING Be sure to shut the engine off remove ignition key disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt s All belts on...

Page 22: ...afely A substitute non OEM V belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely For a proper working machine use factory approved belts To change or replace the drive belt on your tractor proceed as...

Page 23: ...onents Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it If you don t see an authorized service dealer to have the belt changed IM...

Page 24: ...the underside of the steering support bracket See Figure 18 Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is fastened to the speed control assembly be careful not to lose the small flat washers found...

Page 25: ...RIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models LTX 1842 LTX 2146 See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor an authorized service dealer or phone 1 8...

Page 26: ...d Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restri...

Page 27: ...2146 16 751 0650 RH Exhaust Pipe Model LTX 2146 17 751 0651 LH Exhaust Pipe Model LTX 2146 18 751 3140 Oil Drain Valve 19 751 3141 Oil Drain Hose 20 751 3142 Oil Drain Cap 21 783 0615B Muffler Heat S...

Page 28: ...28 31 33 27 16 35 9 23 38 5 32 28 30 29 43 24 36 25 42 12 34 22 26 6 11 41 40 37 42 3 7 15 1 19 13 4 2 4 18 20 10 8 14 9 5 17 27 21 Models LTX 1842 LTX 2146 44 8...

Page 29: ...yle 21 747 2138 Hood Hinge Rod 22 625 0051 Headlight Assembly 23 710 0726 Self tapping Screw 5 16 12 x 75 24 751 0603 Fuel Cap 25 751 3213 Fuel Tank Three gallon 26 725 1745 Ignition Key w plastic cov...

Page 30: ...30 48 33 27 47 34 41 40 11 49 28 46 Models LTX 1842 LTX 2146 39 44 14 37 28 14 8 43 17 21 10 20 12 23 21 22 24 6 2 43 45 18 25 19 5 3 4 1 16 9 7 17 15 6 26 13 35 38 32 18 24 6 29 30 31 6 6 36...

Page 31: ...46 0968 Lift Cable 16 16 LTX 1842 746 1144 Lift Cable 15 62 LTX 2146 23 747 1111A Lift Handle 24 756 1154 Roller Pulley 25 783 0678A Arm Lift 26 783 0720A Deck Stabilizer Bracket 27 710 0260A Carriage...

Page 32: ...32 Models LTX 1842 LTX 2146 24 29 2 1 2 5 3 9 6 38 7 10 12 13 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 20 25 26 27 28 30 29 34 30 36 32 37 39 33 11 8 22 4 23 35 31 40 32...

Page 33: ...el Soft Grip Three Spoke 24 731 04066 Steering Wheel Cover 25 638 0019A LH Axle Assembly 625 Dia Model LTX 1842 638 0021 LH Axle Assembly 625 750 Dia Model LTX 2146 26 638 0020A RH Axle Assembly 625 D...

Page 34: ...9 53 54 25 41 57 58 19 23 64 68 71 70 58 65 65 56 58 33 72 58 63 69 60 66 59 21 75 33 52 31 68 64 23 23 73 78 79 34 51 81 83 82 6 45 29 73 58 12 43 84 85 87 86 35 21 80 48 85 84 74 IMPORTANT For a pro...

Page 35: ...t Ferrule 1 4 20 x 1 0 44 738 0372A Shoulder Spacer 38 ID 45 754 0467 Lower Drive Belt 46 754 0468 Upper Drive Belt 47 756 0981A Flat Idler 2 75 OD 48 783 1016B Speed Control Rod Bracket 49 783 0667B...

Page 36: ...36 Models LTX 1842 LTX 2146 10 20 1 29 21 22 25 19 26 10 30 28 27 18 2 4 4 2 17 24 23 11 5 3 13 6 7 8 14 15 21 9 12 12 12...

Page 37: ...70 x 1 125 x 031 14 741 0336 Flange Bearing 5 8 x 3 4 x 3 4 15 741 0337 Flange Bearing 5 8 x 3 4 x 15 16 16 750 1238 Spacer 635 x 1 0 x 27 17 611 0133 Detent Shaft Assembly 18 618 0424 Differential A...

Page 38: ...2 8 22 6 27 55 28 5 4 29 51 52 53 54 A A 26 21 17 10 9 3 25 24 30 16 12 9 19 11 1 13 38 50 57 56 9 10 48 49 B 11 18 22 58 31 6 45 46 47 44 45 LTX 2146 27 9 51 52 53 54 49 9 10 56 27 23 21 17 10 60 15...

Page 39: ...ew 5 16 18 x 625 33 732 04035 Compression Spring 1 28 x 3 125 34 723 0444 Battery Strap 35 738 1020 Shoulder Screw 625 x 5 7 16 20 36 736 0407 Bell Washer 45 x 1 0 x 062 37 712 0459 Flange Lock Nut 7...

Page 40: ...1842 12 34 20 38 20 34 31 42 15 41 26 10 45 37 6 2 24 8 21 29 7 17 22 32 23 25 36 15 30 13 27 33 19 18 1 11 14 35 16 16 3 40 9 4 17 43 C C 37 10 44 39 46 19 5 47 32 48 28 50 49 B Refer to B on page 36...

Page 41: ...Nut 25 x 5 23 731 1032B Side Discharge Chute Assembly 24 731 2486 Belt Cover 25 732 0306 Compression Spring 406 x 531 x 1 75 26 732 0470A Extension Spring 50 x 4 74 27 734 0973 Deck Wheel 5 x 1 38 28...

Page 42: ...48 12 45 46 19 3 4 40 3 38 20 32 24 25 27 9 20 32 19 33 42 8 22 26 37 5 23 31 11 10 17 6 7 32 21 14 13 16 2 2 13 44 43 19 34 29 15 52 17 18 18 18 35 35 36 Refer to D on page 36 12 41 21 56 54 55 57 5...

Page 43: ...734 0973 Deck Wheel 5 x 1 38 30 732 0429A Extension Spring 5 x 3 97 31 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 32 736 0270 Bell Washer 265 x 75 x 062 33 738 0347 Shoulder Spacer 625 x 1 16 34 738 0373 Shoulder Scre...

Page 44: ...44 Models LTX 1842 LTX 2146...

Page 45: ...TURN KEY TO START ENGINE DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL PUSH PARKING BRAKE LEVER DOWN AND RELEASE PEDAL TO LOCK GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES NOT ACROSS AVOID SUDDEN TURNS DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR...

Page 46: ...46 NOTES...

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Page 48: ...as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Troy Bilt LLC does not ex...