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917.289570
(YTH2348)
Owner's Manual
532 43 38-61 Rev. 1
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always starting when setting up, trans port ing, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and ad just ing or making repairs,
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this manual. Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 64 oz. W/O Filter: 60 oz. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- Spa
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife LABEL Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (s
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low ✓CHECKLIST all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects. WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion QUALITY PRODUCT. section for location and function of con tro
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFE
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. G P D H E B K F J C L A M Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower the (H) LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlights o
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) (fast) position. Your tractor
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OPERATION • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The (See Fig. 7) heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine not running. These heights are approximate and forward and reverse drive pedals. may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass • Start tractor and release parking brake. and types of
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and CAUTION: Do not operate the mower do not drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield hills. (S) in place (See Fig. 10). • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, p
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OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move needs servicing. When service is required, the service fuel from the tank to the engine. reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and • Be sure freewheel control is in the transm
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in freewheel lever while the engine is the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. run ning. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- that has been cut. Have the cut area to the ri
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate 5 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could surface
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MAINTENANCE OIL DRAIN VALVE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours CLOSED of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not AND ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOCKED POSITION TRANSAXLE COOLING DRAIN The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean YEL LOW CAP TUBE to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine Fig. 15 is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 18) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel enough to a water spigot
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 19 - 32) •
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT 5. INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) OF MOWER (See Fig. 22) (See Fig. 25 - 27) H. FRONT MOWER W H ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) BRACKET W. FRONT GAUGE TOWARDS TOWARDS WHEEL TRANSAXLE MOWER DECK X. SHOULDER X BOLT Y. 1-1/4 O.D. 90° END INTEGRATED WASHER END WASHER Y Z Z. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT Fig. 25 Fig. 22 • From right side of mower, first insert 90° end of anti-sway 3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION bar (S) into hole in trans
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower CHASSIS (See Fig. 28) bracket (H) and secure with washer and small retainer spring (J). • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large NOTE: Requires deck lifting. washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. FRONT LINK LOCATION M B A D H F G A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS E B.
