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YTH20K46
Owner's Manual / 96043003301 / 2008-10                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                    
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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,  WARNING:  In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and   ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- • Slow down befo
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to  the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment  is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity.  Never assume that  children will remain where you last saw them. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  • Kee
                    
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                        PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 2.5 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: 51 oz    age” sec  tions of this own er’s manual.  W/O Filter: 35 oz Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC     (Gap:  .030")  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 ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE  The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory  WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY  for best cutting performance. PRODUCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓  All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. For best 
                    
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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 P H H D D G G E E B B F F C C J J A A K K L L M 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 (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYS
                    
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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. NOTE:  Under certain conditions when tractor is standing  HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may  cause “brow
                    
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                        OPERATION SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level  The cruise control should only be used while mowing or surface. transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other  • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the  JUST MOWER CUT  TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of  cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control  manual). on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turni
                    
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                        OPERATION USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - Transmission Engaged Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders  will enter the mowing area. • Depress brake pedal all the way down. • With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise  to ROS "ON" position. • Look down and behind before and while backing. • Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement. • When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the  ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. ROS "ON" POSITIO
                    
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                        OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP CAUTION:  Wipe off any spilled oil or  • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion  fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline  should be warmed up as follows: near an open flame. • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly  IMPORTANT:  WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES  return to operating position. BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE  GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER 
                    
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                        OPERATION  MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing  performance.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in  the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-  ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area  that has been cut.  Have the cut area to the right of the  machine.  This will result in a more even dis tri bu tion of  clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the 
                    
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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- worn, bent or damaged blades. te  nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION:  Use only a replacement  blade approved by the manufacturer of  If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest  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 bra
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)  • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in  Determine temperature range expected before oil change.   the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this  All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. man u al). • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. V-BELTS • Catch oil in a suitable container. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE MUFFLER    Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester  (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS  Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing  season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever  occurs first.  Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in  “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER  (See Fig. 17) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.  If fuel  filter becomes clogged, 
                    
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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. 18) IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER TH
                    
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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). A • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket  and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). E B FIG. 19 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of  J mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D)  F on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and  retainer spring. H FIG. 21 • Hook end of 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on  • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both  tires.   If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the  sides are equal. appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower  is not adjusted properly. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 25 and 26) IMPORTANT:  Deck must be level side-to-side. VISUAL