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02777
917.279081
(YTH2448)
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 operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac- working. ci den tal starting when setting up, Slow down before turning. trans porting, ad j
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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 Gasoline Capacity 4 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: 4.0 Pints age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Mower (2)Flanged Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly Steering (2) Retainer Springs (5) Retainer Springs Wheel (single loop) (double loop) Steering Adapter Wheel Insert Gauge Wheels (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins Seat Nose Roller Rod (2) Locknuts 5/16 x 18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 5/16x18x1 (1) Knob Nose Roller Keys Slope Sheet
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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 STEER ING A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 HEX NUT (1) Tire pressure gauge (2) 3/4" wrenc
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. con trols) Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this manu al. Be Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- sure t
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02509 ASSEMBLY For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter - wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins clock wise until it stops. and spring retainers. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion Place the suspension arms on outward pointin
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions ha
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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 P REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGE
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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. AT TACHMENT HOURMETER ROS "ON" CLUTCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE ELAPSED TIME 60 0 60 000000 00 00 CONTROL HOURS 1/10 AMPS IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH LIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
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02774 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 or stan dard safety glasses. 00155 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may cause
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02775 01977 OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off sec tion of this manual). the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. Re
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11) ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce of tractor. valve life). Do not
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OPERATION The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If MOWING TIPS the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the as described above. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- When engine starts, slowly p
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS 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 Fil
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02544 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest blade approved by the manufacturer speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved of your tractor. Using a blade not ap- proved by the manufacturer of your surface, then brake must be ch
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE COOLING CENTER HOLE The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN 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 seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and FIG. 14 clean. Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clippings and other BA
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00667 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE FIGS. 15 AND 16) AIR FILTER Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SG-SL. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Be sure tractor is on level surface. Engine Manual. Oil will drain more freely when warm. MUFFLER Catch oil in a suitable container. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spa
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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. TO I
