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07002
YTH23V48
Owner's Manual
532 43 90-93
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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. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always starting when setting up, trans port ing, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and ad just ing or making repairs,
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
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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 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: 64 oz w/o Filter: 60 oz Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC WARNING: This tractor is eq
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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 purposes. • For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard section in this manual. wrench sizes are listed. ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge •
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important QUALITY PRODUCT. for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ No remai
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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 SAF
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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 G E B D F N A K C M J L 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 (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on
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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. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) (fast) position. Your tractor
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OPERATION • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine not running. These heights are approximate forward and reverse drive pedals. and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of • Start tractor and release parking brake. grass and type
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OPERATION • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down CAUTION: Do not operate the mower hills. without either the en tire grass catcher, on • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal (S) in place (See Fig. 10). quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. S • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to sl
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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 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move 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 gaged factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. position. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Sit on seat in operat
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating • The left hand side of mower s
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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 Clean Debris Off Steering Plate 5 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could surface
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. CLOSED AND LOCKED TRANSAXLE COOLING POSITION The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean DRAIN to assure proper cooling. TUBE Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- si ble damage to seal
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 19) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel enough to a water spigot f
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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. 20) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 20 - 32) • P
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT 5. INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) OF MOWER (See Fig. 23) (See Fig. 26 - 28) H. FRONT MOWER H W ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) BRACKET W. FRONT GAUGE TOWARDS TOWARDS WHEEL TRANSAXLE MOWER DECK X. SHOULDER X BOLT Y. 1-1/4 O.D. 90° END INTEGRATED WASHER END WASHER Y Z Z. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT Fig. 26 Fig. 23 • From right side of mower, first insert 90° end of anti-sway 3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION bar (S) into hole in trans
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower CHASSIS (See Fig. 29) bracket (H) and secure with washer and small retainer spring (J). • Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large NOTE: Requires deck lifting. washer and large retainer spring (B). • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. FRONT LINK LOCATION M B A D H F G A. MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS E B.
