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YTH2348
Owner's Manual / 96045000502                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANDER:  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- • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always  ci  den tal starting when setting up, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and  trans port ing, ad just ing or making remove key
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers GENERAL SERVICE III. CHILDREN • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to  • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment  the presence of children. Children are often attracted to  is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity.  Never assume that  • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  children will remain where you last saw them. oper
                    
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                        PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons    • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for  Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)    and using your tractor.  SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: w/Filter: 64 oz     age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.  w/o Filter: 60 oz Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC     (Gap:  .040")  WARNING:  
                    
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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  puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means  ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the  • Sit in seat. steer ing wheel). • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press  TO R
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST er  a tion section for location and function of  BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE  con trols) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST  PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS  • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. QUALITY PRODUCT. • Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: • Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis-  en gage trans mis sion (See “TO
                    
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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 SAFETY
                    
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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. P H D E G K L B N F J C 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
                    
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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. IMPORTANT:  Leaving the ignition switch in any position  HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and  go dead. TO SE
                    
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                        OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels  are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly  off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height  in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck  in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain  J conditions.  NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level  surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-  JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of  manual). K • With mower in d
                    
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                        OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 11) S When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage  transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing   po si tion.  Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar  of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment  lift control.  • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and  release so it is held in the disengaged position. FIG. 10 • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reen
                    
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                        OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine  has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move  CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor  has been shipped, from the  • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en- factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.   gaged position.  • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.   • Sit on seat in opera
                    
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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 rig
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e 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 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp.  Re place  worn, bent or damaged blades.  te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION:  Use only a replacement  If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest  blade approved by the manufacturer of  speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved sur- your tractor. Using a blade not approved  face, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK BRAKE”  b
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE:  Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)  improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased  Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause  oil consumption when used above 32°F .  Check your engine  the battery to “leak” power. oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage  • Remove terminal guard. from running low on oil. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first  then RED  bat- Change the oil after eve
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN  CLEANING Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent  • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign  engine dam age from overheating.  Clean with a wire brush  matter. or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum  • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,  fibers. oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. AIR FILTER  We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure  washer to clean your t
                    
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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. 17) • From right side of mower, disconne
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS -  Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar  into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower  as needed to insert bar. -  Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown.  D 02965 FIG. 18 FIG. 21 • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO  CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside  of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer  spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. A A 02965 B FIG. 19 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole  in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with  M retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind  the bracket. E H J F G FIG. 25 • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). FIG. 24 CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring  loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and  • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket  engage slowly.