Troy-Bilt LTX-1842 Manuel D’Utilisation

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 Refer to the 

 Operator/

Owner Manual packed with your unit for information 
regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.

Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the 

 Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.

The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset 
once a season. Spark plug replacement is 
recommended at the start of each mowing season. 
Refer to the 

 Operator/Owner Manual 

for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Before lubricating, repairing, or

inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the 

 Operator/Owner Manual packed with 

your unit.

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, 
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season 
with light oil.

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles 
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well 
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.

Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar is equipped with 
a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 
25 hours of tractor operation.

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped 
off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and dirt to 
accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on 
any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys 
and other moving parts.

  The use of a pressure washer to clean 

your tractor is NOT recommended.  Direct water 
pressure on electrical components and the engine 
could result in a shortened life of the tractor and may 
reduce riding mower serviceability

Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its 
surface as part of its deck wash system. 
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings 
from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of 
corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps 
AFTER EACH MOWING:

1.

Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, 
near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your 
garden hose to reach.

 Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute 

is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked 
cars, etc. 

2.

Disengage the PTO, move the shift lever into the 
neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop the 
engine.

3.

Thread the hose coupler (packaged with you 
tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your 
garden hose.

4.

Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your 
decks surface. See Figure 3.

5.

Turn the water on.

6.

While sitting in the operator’s position on the 
tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle 
lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

7.

Engage the tractor’s PTO.

8.

 with the cutting 

deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, 
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to 
throughly rinse.

9.

Disengage the tractor’s PTO.

10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn 

the tractor’s engine off.

11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler 

from the water port on your decks surface.

12. On model LTX-2146, repeat step 4- step 11 on the 

opposite side of the cutting deck.