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02596
YTH1842
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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades ci den tal starting when setting up, off. trans porting, ad just ing or making re- pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. wire
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SA
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Steering (1) Knob Insert Extension Shaft Steering Key Boot (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut Slope Sheet 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 LOCK WASHER (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire p
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT PAN INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. LABEL Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. Push down on seat to engage shoulder
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) ✓CHE CKLIST (If previously removed) BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion. T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS open ing and slide into place, as shown. QUALITY PRODUCT. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: Hook
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR AND FEET AWAY (SEE
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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. ATTA CHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors confo
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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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
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OPERATION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level TO OPERATE ON HILLS surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- WARNING: Do not drive up or down JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation hills with slopes greater than 15° and sec tion of this manual). do not drive across any slope. With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off Choose the slowest speed before starting up or dow
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OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTA CH MENTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, fuel from the tank to the engine. while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with Be sure freewheel control
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the freewheel lever while the engine is run- Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ning. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area mend ed that the transmission be pu
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments STAR section of this manual). FLAT WASHER TIRES BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)* Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREA
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 13 et 14) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- Be sure tractor is on level surface. tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Oil will drain more freely when warm. Rinse the battery with
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are age. kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely SPARK PLUGS dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fi ns and extern
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: 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 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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within "D" "D" 1/4" of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one FIG. 20 side of mower only. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN
