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YTH180
Owner’s Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. III. CHILDREN I. GENERAL OPERATION Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and on the machine before
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new trac- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS tor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured HORSEPOWER: 18.0 to give you the best possible dependability and perfor- mance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) the pr
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 19-25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................... 26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES..................... 3, 15-18 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 27-28 ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 6-9 REPAIR P
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder
Bolt
5/16-18 Seat Battery (1) Knob Front Bumper (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 Mulcher
Plate Owner's Manual (2) Weld Nuts #10 Parts Bag (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder Bolts (2)
(2) Carriage Bolts
Gauge
(2) Center-
3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Wheels lock Nuts (2) Washers
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet LOCKNUT (2) 7/16" wrenc
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not tighten. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. battery acid are expl
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS DOORS CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, WING NUT rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected KEY HOLE first to prevent sparking from acci- BATTERY dental grounding. BOLT BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. TRAY VENT CAPS • Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is BATTERY securely attached to drain in battery tray. DRAIN TUBE • Lower
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER WELD NUT HOOK DECK (See Fig. 7) FROM THE TOP POINTS Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. DOWN LOCK • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- WASHER WELD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation NUT SCREW section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge LATCH wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the HOOK LATCH ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with HOOK shoulder
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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. HOURMETER INDICATOR LIGHTS THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CHOKE IGNITION CONTROL SWITCH PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTROL HEIGHT ADJU
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- mend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BRAKE (Se
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 9 & 12) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar off the engine. of tractor. • Select desired height of cut. • Raise atta
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OPERATION WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in. fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can • Move throttle control to fast ( ) position. attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of • Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel engaging drive or attachments. system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor. TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in pings many times and reduce them in size so that as the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. they fall onto
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation 4 4 Check Tire Pressure 4 4 T Check for Loose Fasteners 4 4 7 4 R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 4 A Lubrication Chart 4 4 C Check Battery Level/Recharge 6 4 T Clean Battery and Terminals 0 4 4 R Check Transaxle Cooling 4 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 4 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 4 5 Check Engine Oil Level 4 4 Change Engine Oil 4 4 1 1,2,3 4 Clean Air Filter
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 17) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then bra
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY (See Fig. 18) ENGINE Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- LUBRICATION cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it's life. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade • Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even according to your expected operating temperature. with bottoms of vent wells.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20) WING NUT Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent COVER engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum CARTRIDGE fibers. PLATE SEAL ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 20) FOAM Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to PRE-CLEANER prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower CARTRIDGE housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" 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. 23) SUSPENSION
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual). EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly a
