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01960_husqvarna
02153
YTH1842XP
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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or ci den tal starting when setting up, unclogging
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Never operate machine in a closed are. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw the
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 4.0 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 own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 3.8 Pints W/O Filter: 3.2 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RCJ8Y WARNI
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS GaugeWheels SteeringWheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Washers 3/8x3/4x14Ga. Steering Wheel Insert (4) Wheels (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Locknut 3/8-16 Steering Steering Sleeve Adapter Battery (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (1) Oil Drain Tube Seat SlopeSheet (2) Keys (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob 5
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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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard STEERING WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCK NUT (
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02180 ASSEMBLY Use terminal access doors for: Inspection for secure connections (to tighten har SEAT dware). Inspection for corrosion. Testing battery. Jumping (if required). SEAT PAN Periodic charging. SHOULDER BOLT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE HEX BOLT KEPS CAPS NUT FLAT WASHER TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR POSITIVE (RED)CABLE 02464 ADJUSTMENT KNOB NEGATIVE FIG. 3 (BLACK)CABLE NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. FIG. 2 Follow the ap pro pri ate i
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02115 ASSEMBLY Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever CHECK MOWER LEV EL NESS to its highest position. For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and control to idle position. Adjustments section of this manual. Release parking brake. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly BELTS driv
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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. LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER HOURMETER POSITION IGNITION CHOKE SWITCH AT TACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL 0 60 60 ELAPSED TIME 0000000000 AMPS HOURS 1/10 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE
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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 adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles 00155 or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKI
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02567 01977 OPERATION The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The CAUTION: Do not operate the mower heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with without either the en tire grass catcher, the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and on mowers so equipped, or the de fl ec tor may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass shield in place. and types of grass being mowed. The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inch
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OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines 02219 and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea son. Se
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OPERATION Be sure the tractor is on level ground. MOWING TIPS Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- return to operating po si tion. formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. The attachments can
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest LOCK WASHER speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved STAR surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). BLADE BOLT TIRES Maintain prop
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. the battery to “leak” power. Remove terminal guard. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll ter y cable and remove battery fro
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00667 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 14) To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are fi l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, kept clean at all times. re place ment is re quired. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line se
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01698 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE 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. Connect front links to mower deck and secure with TRACTO
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01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH height about 1/8". Recheck measurements after adjusting. 01267 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER 00598 TO GROUND TO GROUND A A GROUND LINE NUT “E” FIG. 16 NUT “F” TRUNNION SUS PEN SION ARM 01553 FRONT LINKS FIG. 19 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT FIG. 17 (See Fig. 20) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
