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03032
YT1942T
Owner's Manual
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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. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci- working. dental starting when setting up, trans- • Slow down before turning. port ing, ad justin
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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 area. • 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 th
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 2.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manu
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 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 manual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the • Sit in seat. steering wheel). • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you
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ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST eration section for location and func tion of BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE controls) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual. Be PROD UCT. sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: front of trac
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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 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 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. D H E B C F G J A FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping a
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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 perform ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec ommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) • Move gear s
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are prop erly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck gearshift lever (J). in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. • Adj
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OPERATION ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION TO TRANSPORT (NORMAL OPERATING) • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than fi ve (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas- • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- ohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the moisture which leads to sep aration and for- mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can Service and Adjustments section of this manual. damage the fuel system of an engine while in • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- storage. To avoid engine probl
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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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02544 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- bent, worn or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brak
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MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush coun ter clock wise. until bright. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise Service and Adjustment sec tion of this manual). until the pin is in the
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MAINTENANCE We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure CLEANING washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans- • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or matter. transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves oil, etc. and trash from tractor and mower. • Prote
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the trac tor, remove the front link (E) E and rear lift liks (C) from tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 17-21) Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing J F brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position. H CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it FIG. 19 slowly and en
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER 02966 Make sure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower A is not adjusted properly. A VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) • With all tires properly infl ated and if your lawn appears FIG. 23 unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) lower. IMPORTANT: Deck
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT mower height about 1/8". (See Fig. 27) • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on • Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten bottom side of left footrest. jam nut securely a
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER (See Fig. 29) Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the erate ex plosive gases. Keep sparks, factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualifi ed fl ame and smoking ma terials away from service center. batteries. Always wear e
