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Husqvarna YTH1842XP User's Manual

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2. 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY iori elis a 6 8 OPERATION cisci veces co actu ea cs 9 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 MAINTENANGE uuu u ion 15 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT S 19 23 qpe jc ze 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 26 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR 28 41 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Steering Sleeve Adapter Battery 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 1 4 20 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Gauge Wheels N 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels a Retainer Springs O double loop 4 Locknut 3 8 16 D m K 7 Pn 4 Shoulder 1 Oil Drain Tube 2 Keys Slope Sheet 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 3 4 wrench 1 Tire pressure
3. emcur wee BATTERY RED i E BLACK e gt DISENGAGED RED FUEL SHUT SOLENOID RED CLUTCH BRAKE BLACK SOLENOID STARTER BLACK PEDAL UP SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED E GROUNDING CONNECTOR OPTIONAL SPARK PLUGS GAP NE PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 14 DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED BLACK BROWN HEADLIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS PTO SWITCH IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY OFF GB H SHOULD BE REPLACED TO H E B PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 02887 REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE PTO SWITCH CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CONNECTOR 27 TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS 28 IYE 27 4 2 E Ne SS T TES b d pue 0 l 30 28 REPAIR 5 TRACTOR MODEL 1842 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 ELECTRICAL KEY PAR
4. Husqvarna 1842 5 WARNING In to prevent cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and com ply with specifications of the manu facturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when ona slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor E GENERAL OPERATION Head understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clearthe area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid
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7. IMPORTANT BESURETO READJUST GAUGEWHEELS IFYOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK RETAINER SPRING CLEVIS PIN TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 8 Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills e Select desired height of cut e Lower mower with attachment lift control e Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control O STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control 12 CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ATTACHMENT Y LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE TO OPERATE ON HILLS Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills e Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills e If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake quickly to brake position and engage parking brake e orestart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set ting e Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 5 and 9 When push
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9. CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de veloped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR e Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual e Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the en gine is running move throttle control to slow position Disengage parking brake e Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position hold for five 5 seconds and release pedal Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position hold for five 5 seconds and release pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system e Shut off engine and set parking brake e Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual e Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine i
10. Keep oil up to but not over the FULL line on dip stick Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUGS Heplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever
11. discharging material against a wall or obstruction Ma terial may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Donotoperate machine withoutthe entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Disengage blades when mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine Into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating ma chine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others f
12. to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE e To stop ground drive depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED ENGINE Movethrottle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire e Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD 11 performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full throttle e Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 6 Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine e engage choke control pull knob out
13. 21 Link Drag 11 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 12 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 13 532 13 65 18 Spacer Brg Axle Front 15 532 14 52 12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 532 17 78 83 Shaft Asm Strg 29 81700 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 32 532 17 18 88 Rod 33 81911 12 16 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock Helical 5 16 35 87354 05 00 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 24 unf 36 532 15 51 05 Bushing Strg 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 16 66 26 Insert Strg Wh 39 81918 24 11 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 40 873 54 06 00 Lock nut 41 532 15 99 45 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 532 1901 12 Boot Steering 43 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 532 12 12 32 Cap Spindle Fr Top 65 532 16 03 67 Spacer Brace Axle 67 87211 06 18 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 68 532 16 98 27 Axle Brace 71 532 17 51 46 Steering Asm 73 532 17 75 93 Extension Steering 82 532 16 98 35 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 87 532 17 39 66 Washer Flat 781 x 1 1 2 x 14 88 532 17 51 18 Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 91 532 17 55 53 Clip Steering 95 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened NOTE component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine kawasaki 7 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 83 85 Control Throttle 32 532 18 18 03 Cap Asm Fuel 2 532 17 18 75 Sc
14. 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT NO 960 11 00 83 DRIVE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydro gear Model 336 0510 Order parts from transaxle manufacturer 6 817 06 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 9 532 16 08 89 Clutch 15 874 49 05 44 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 16 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 unc 19 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 unc 20 532 15 02 80 Bolt 21 532 18 14 54 Knob Custom Control Cruise 22 532 17 58 96 Rod Brake 23 532 17 12 58 Bracket Anti Rotation 24 873 35 06 00 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 25 532 19 20 36 Spring Brake Rod 26 819 13 13 16 Washer 27 876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 CAD 28 532 17 57 65 Rod Parking Brake 29 532 07 16 73 Cap Brake Park 30 532 16 95 92 Bracket Transaxle 32 874 76 05 12 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 39 872 14 05 06 Bolt 34 532 17 55 78 Shaft Foot Pedal 35 532 12 01 83 Bearing Nylon 36 819 21 16 16 Washer 37 532 12 49 63 Pin Roll 38 532 17 91 14 Pulley Composite 39 872 11 06 22 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 41 532 17 55 56 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 47 532 12 77 83 Pulley Idler V Groove 48 532 15 44 07 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Sil 49 532 12 32 05 Retainer Belt 50 872 11 06 12 Bolt Carr SH 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 51 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 52 873 68 05 00 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 53 532 10 57 10 Link Clutch 55 532 10 57 09 Spring Return Clutch 56 817 06 06 20 Scre
15. 532 17 82 98 Dash Rh 14 817 49 06 08 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 17 532 19 00 55 Hood 20 532 16 20 26 Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank 26 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock w Insert 3 8 16 unc 28 532 18 28 73 Grille 29 532 18 82 12 Light Box Asm w Lens 30 532 19 18 15 Fender 31 532 13 99 76 Bracket 37 817 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 532 17 57 10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 532 16 14 64 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 532 18 98 76 Duct Air 59 532 18 74 95 Bushing Snap 60 872 14 06 06 Bolt RDHD SONK 3 8 16 x 3 4 64 532 17 49 97 Dash Lower Stlt 74 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 90 532 12 43 46 Nut Self thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 532 17 57 02 Plate Reinforcement 143 532 18 66 89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 532 17 55 82 Bracket Ft Rest 145 532 15 65 24 Pivot Chassis Hood 154 532 16 18 97 Bracket Dash RH 155 532 16 19 00 Bracket Dash LH 158 532 16 20 37 Parking Brake Brkt 159 532 18 54 34 Cupholder 161 532 16 46 55 Extrusion Bumper 206 532 17 01 65 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 209 817 00 06 12 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 c x 3 4 213 53217 75 87 Skirt Grille LH 214 53217 75 86 Skirt Grille RH 217 53218 54 36 Console Fuel Window 278 53219 16 11 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex NOTE All component dimensions given U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 DRIVE 41 232 223 yc 4 223 drive hydro stlt 57 76
16. ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s e Turn ignition key to START position for few seconds to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVERCOVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Brake pedal not depres
17. Manual Owner s English KEY PART NO 532 05 91 92 Cap Valve Tire 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 532 10 62 22 Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service 532 05 99 04 Tube Front Service Item Only 532 13 83 36 Rim Asm 6 front Silver Service 532 12 49 57 Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 532 12 49 59 Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 532 13 83 37 Rim Asm 8 rear Silver Service 532 12 20 82 Tire Ts 20 x 10 8 C Service 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle BIk 1 50 x 1 00 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube z DESCRIPTION ech 4 component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 MOWER LIFT 32 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 94 61 Wire Asm Inner Spring W Plunger LT 2 532 15 94 76 Shaft Asm Lift RH w Inf 3 532 18 88 22 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00 02 E Ring 5133 62 5 819 21 16 21 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 6 532 12 01 83 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 7 532 12 56 31 Grip Handle Fluted Blk 8 532 12 45 26 Button Plunger Black 11 532 13 98 65 Link Lift LH 12 532 13 98 66 Link Lift RH 13 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring 15 532 17 32 88 Link Front 16 87335 08 00 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 532 17 56 89 Irunnion 18 873 80 08 00 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 532 13 98 68 Arm Suspension Rear 20 532 16 35 52 Retainer Spring 23 532 11 08 07 Nut Special 24 819 13 10 16 Washer 13 32 x 5
18. Slowly push knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 6 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals e Start tractor and release parking brake e Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin movement Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth straight surfaces Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage Do not use the cruise control on slopes rough terrain or while trimming or turning e With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed move cruise control lever forward to SET position and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal then release the cruise control lever e Todisengage the cruise control pull the lever backward to OFF position or fully depress the brake pedal TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad justment knob in desired direction e Turn knob clockwise X to raise cutting height e Turn knob counterclockwise Y to lower cutting height CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc OP
19. all belt guides e Install mower See To Install Mower in this section of manual MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLE PULLEY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE e Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE e Depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake e Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod e f distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A e Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position e Road testtractor for proper stopping distance as stated above
20. engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above ines WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unitin cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows OPERATION sure tractor is on level ground e Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period e The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION
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22. information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 6 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 fuel from the tank to the engine e Besure freewheel control is inthe transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress brake and set parking brake e Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position e Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below e Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above e When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly e The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the
23. o Bop I sesch See ue XO rU CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn light switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control between half and full fast position before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 SCHEMATIC 02887 188030 BLACK RED AMMETER OPTIONAL IGNITION SWITCH 2 2 Q lt S O IGNITION SWITCH
24. 32 17 45 73Strap Torque 532 17 55 70 Actuator Cruise Disengage 532 17 48 56 Pawl Control Cruise 532 17 48 58 Lever Control Cruise 532 17 48 57 Sector Control Cruise 532 12 89 03 Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 unc 1 44 532 17 01 65 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 532 17 58 07 Arm Mtg Cruise Sector 817 49 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 x 1 2 532 17 56 10 Spring Return Cruise Control 873 93 04 00 Nut Centerlock 1 4 20 unc 874 78 04 12 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 75 532 19 07 36 Bracket Anti Rotation 817 49 05 10 Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 817 06 05 16 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 532 17 94 22 Washer 312 x 615 x 16 Ga 817 00 06 16 Screw 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 817 67 05 08 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 532 17 96 10 Pad Pedal Reverse 532 17 56 46 Cover Pedal Forward 532 17 80 62 Clip Retainer component dimensions give in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT NO 960 11 00 83 STEERING ASSEMBLY Kit 9g steering stealth prem 3 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 66 27 Wheel Steering 2 532 18 47 06 Axle Cast Lt Machined 3 532 16 98 40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98 39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49 31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 532 12 17 48 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 8 812 00 00 29 Ring Klip 5304 75 10 532 17 51
25. 532 14 50 06 Clip Push In 21 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 6 873 80 06 00 Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc 22 873 80 05 00 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 7 532 12 41 81 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 24 81917 19 12 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 8 817 00 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 582 12 70 18 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 9 819 13 16 14 Washer 13 82 x 1 0 x 14 Ga 10 532 18 24 93 Pan Seat 11 532 16 63 69 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 532 17 46 48 Bracket Mounting Switch NOTE given in U S inches 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap 50 Id 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 DECALS 12 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 16 88 69 Decal Tick Mark 2 532 14 50 05 Decal Battery 3 532 18 89 21 Decal Hood RH LH 4 532 17 83 02 Decal Operator Cruise 6 7 9 DESCRIPTION 532 14 08 37 Decal Brake Parking 532 18 89 25 Decal Wheel Steering 532 19 57 66 Decal Fender Husq 10 532 1454 98 Decal Read Owner s Manual Syms 12 532 19 63 24 Decal Hood 13 532 1821 66 Decal Cutfinger WHEELS amp TIRES 38 3 17 12 16 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 532 16 03 96 Decal V Belt Schematic 15 532 17 91 28 Decal Deck B 42 16 532 15 97 37 Decal Brake Clutch Symbol 17 532 15 97 36 Decal Chassis Hot Muffler 532 16 25 98 Decal Draw Bar Load Limit 532 18 14 95 Footrest LH 532 18 14 96 Pad Footrest RH SS 532 16 69 60 Decal By Pass Hydro 532 19 63 26
26. 7 44 93 Stripper 18 872 14 05 05 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 19 532 13 28 27 Bolt Shoulder 20 532 15 97 70 Baffle Vortex 21 873 68 05 00 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 23 532 17 75 63 Bracket Deflector 24 532 10 53 04 Cap Sleeve 25 532 12 37 13 Spring Torsion Deflector 26 53211 04 52 Nut Push 27 58217 18 59 Shield Deflector 28 81911 10 16 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 532 13 14 91 Rod Hinge 30 532 17 39 84 Screw Thdrol Hex 31 532 18 76 90 Washer Spacer 32 532 17 34 36 Pulley Mandrel 33 532 17 83 42 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 87211 06 12 Bolt 36 532 17 34 38 Pulley Idler Flat 40 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 44 532 14 00 88 Guard Mandrel L H 45 532 12 47 88 Retainer 46 532 13 77 29 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 5 8 54 532 17 85 15 Washer Hardened 55 532 15 50 46 Arm Idler 56 532 12 20 52 Spacer Retainer 59 532 17 34 42 Guard Idler 61 532 17 48 82 Spring Ext Elect Clutch 42 Dck 41 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 532 17 48 83 V Belt 532 18 05 32 Bracket Asm Noseroller Lh 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex 3 8 16 532 13 22 64 Roller Nose 38 50 532 18 05 33 Bracket Asm Noseroller Rh 817 06 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tap R 532 19 34 06 Bolt Shoulder 532 17 48 73 Wheel Gauge 873 93 06 00 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 819 12 14 14 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x Ga 874 78 06 16 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 872 14 06 08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 1
27. 8 x 16 Ga 39 lift rh 1pc stlt 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 25 532 16 40 24 Spring 26 532 16 94 84 Retainer Clip 27 532 16 45 43 Rod Adj Lift 28 87335 06 00 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 29 532 13 80 57 Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc Blk W sym 30 532 15 02 33 Trunnion Infin Height 31 532 16 98 65 Bearing PVT Lift 32 87354 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 532 15 50 97 Indicator Height STLT 37 532 12 39 35 Plug Hole 1 485 1 515 Dia 38 81706 05 16 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 81911 24 10 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 10 Ga 41 532 15 50 98 Scale Ind Height 49 532 14 52 12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 50 532 1104 52 Nut Push Phos amp Oil NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 MOWER DECK 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT NO 960 11 00 83 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 54 38 Mower Deck Assembly 42 2 872 14 05 06 Bolt 3 532 13 80 17 Bracket Assembly Sway Bar Front 4 532 16 54 60 Bracket Sway Bar 42 Deck 5 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring 6 532 17 80 24 Bar Sway Deck 8 532 85 08 57 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 9 810 03 06 00 Washer Lock 10 532 14 02 96 Washer Hardened 11 532 13 89 71 Blade Mower 13 53213 76 45 Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented 14 532 12 87 74 Housing Vented 15 532 11 04 85 Bearing Ball Mandrel 16 532 1
28. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 15 Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch switch in DISENGAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off electric clutch pulley Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position RETAINER SPRING ANTI SWAY BAR RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure ti
29. ERATION The cutting height range 15 approximately 1 1 2 10 4 The heights measured ground to the blade with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed e The average lawn should be to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 7 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly 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 conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface e Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual e Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar e Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground e Replace retainer spring into clevis pin e sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting
30. OOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent pos sible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle e Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool ing fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE 30 5W 30 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 F TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chart1 e 100 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will resultin increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil 17 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at leas
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32. RKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED w i FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT Cb wa LIGHT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only might result in minor or moderate injury A CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage Failure to follow instructions to the tractor and or engine could result in serious injury or E HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol if not avoided could result in death serious injury is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which can FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage property damage 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
33. Readjust if necessary If stopping distance 15 still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED OPERATING ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FIG 21 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL e Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers e Disconnect clutch wire harness e Remove clutch locator e Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler e Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch e Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades e Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION e Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley e Slide belt into the center span keeper e Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley e Install belt th
34. T DESCRIPTION 532 14 49 27 Battery 874 76 04 12 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 532 12 48 86 Iray Battery 532 14 52 11 Bolt Brt Frt 1 4 20 x 75 A uuinc 532 15 01 09 Holddown Battery Front Mount 532 14 57 69 Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Frt 532 17 61 38 Switch Interlock Push In 532 17 56 88 Harness Asm Light W 4152 532 00 41 52 Bulb Light 1156 532 14 61 48 Cable Battery 6 Ga 22 red w 16 wire 532 00 88 60 Cable Battery 532 17 51 58 Fuse 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 532 14 54 91 Cable Ground 6 Ga 21 black 532 19 27 49 Switch Seat 532 17 55 66 Switch Ign 532 14 04 01 Key Ign Molded Generic 532 18 80 30 Harness Ign 817 72 04 08 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 532 13 15 63 Cover Terminal Red 532 17 88 61 Solenoid 532 17 75 00 Ammeter 532 17 75 01 Meter Hour 532 17 46 51 Switch PTO 532 17 52 42 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 532 14 66 85 Harness Clutch 532 10 97 48 Relay Asm NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis stealth stlt 27 38 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 46 19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65 54 Drawbar 9 532 18 90 25 Dash 10 872 14 06 08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 1 11 532 16 72 03 Panel Dash Lh 13
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36. ait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART the Maintenance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual AU GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING 13 CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorage Instructions for additional
37. are key e Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER Keng SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 23 TO START ENGINE WITH BATTERY See Fig 24 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis e Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery e Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER e BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully cha
38. attery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected firstto prevent sparking from accidental grounding e hood to raised position e Open terminal access doors remove terminal protec tive caps and discard e If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps e First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors ASSEMBLY Use terminal access doors for Inspection for secure Connections to tighten har dware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery e Jumping if required e Periodic charging DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE FIG 2 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob e Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Pivotseat upward and remove from the cardboard
39. cted carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allowthe engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area e Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BANTER Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging e To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be dis connected and battery cleaned thoroughly see CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in th
40. direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill 2002 2 L8 68 LES 69282 ON 5 6752 INOA leleep 10 9 SH 008 Aq 10 eool eui Jo 9U1 peleool AlIBUUJOU eq ues 4eleep uy AuBJJBA siy Aq zou pue dn JOId esuedxe 1e eq 4 jonpoud eu 40 eui 06 uey ou Jeuuew Aaw e 1eleep eujeAbsnH pezuoul ne eq snw 1onpoud y siy JO y UIB1dO Jeleep 6ullles eui Jo pue 919IdUJOO pue jenas ejep 514 eo9IA Jos UIB1dO UI 4eleep y D91U9S9 d eq snu eseuound jo 0014 2 1 e es 1sod 91B IIIOB pue uenem o
41. e Poor grass discharge Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine backfires when turning engine OFF CAUSE esch 1 Faulty operator safety control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Light switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 26
42. e Mainte nance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals If battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 24 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITISIMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See
43. ecurely SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed are Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing lf you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never Calry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for anot
44. ed in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer SEC EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation e Check tire pressure e Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation e Check for loose fasteners 15 LM9U 9J0 99J U9S 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved su
45. ependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem edy please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES KK 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
46. gauge 1 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife 2 7 16 wrenches 1 3 4 socket w drive ratchet 1 Pliers When rightorleft hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton e _ Cutalongdottedlinesonallfourpanelsofcarton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID alte STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft e Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward e Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft e Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter e Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely e Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID STEERING WHEEL INSERT LOCK NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL ADAP TOR STEERING STEERING SLEEVE FIG 1 CONNECT BATTERY SEE Fig 2 CAUTION Do not short b
47. h gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Battery Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil with oil filter Change Engine Oil without oil filter Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual oome adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments describ
48. her ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 0 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 above 32 SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 3 8 Pints Filter 3 2 Pints Champion RCJ8Y Gasoline Capacity and Oil Type API SG SL Oil Capacity Spark Plug Gap 030 Ground Speed MPH Forward 0 5 5 Reverse 0 2 4 Tire Pressure Front 14 PSI Hear 10 PSI Charging System 14 AMPS 3600 RPM Battery AMP HR 35 MIN CCA 280 Case Size U1R Blade Bolt Torque 27 35 FT LBS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor Ithasbeen designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible d
49. hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced CENTER 5 8 BOLT OR PIN BATTERY Yourtractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life e Keep battery and terminals clean e Keep battery bolts tight e Keep small vent holes open e Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor e Rinse the battery with plain water and dry e Cleanterminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall battery See CONNECT BATTERY in the Assembly section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE C
50. ing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor e HRaiseattachmentliftto highest position with attachment lift control e Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release SO it is held in the disengaged position e not push tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure 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 tractor rope cord WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope OPERATION f p Z FIG 9 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground e Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight w
51. is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling v Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers V Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Y Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition It is important to purge the transmission before oper ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual lt S N NN SN lt lt SN NN OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor Or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their mean R N H L N GR REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ge Ol P ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINEON ENGINE START PA
52. lace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotat
53. ly BRADE REMOVAL See Fig 11 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades e Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY e Heassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown e Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVE BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS 16 MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING EDGE UP BLADE FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER BOLT FIG 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 12 NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An un balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not e Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and
54. n the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects e Besure all above assembly steps have been com pleted e Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline e Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual e Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position ASSEMBLY e Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Startthe engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position e Release parking brake e Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid e Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position e Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 4 The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck proper position when operating mower Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor mance e Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tigh
55. occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 18 IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel sec tions e Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FUEL FILTER FIG 14 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS 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
56. opes e Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment e On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control e Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run ning Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never fuel the machine indoors e Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling e Remove gas powered equipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank orcontainer opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten s
57. pack ing Remove the cardboard packing and discard e Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan e Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor e Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat e Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position e Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely SEAT PAN FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG 3 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See eration section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal Place freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual e Roll tractor forward off skid e Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions i
58. res are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 16 and 17 Raise mower to its highest position Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES DEFLECTOR SHIELD SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 e Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND LINE LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NU FIG 17 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its high est position Check adjustment on righ
59. rew HWHD Hi Low 13 16 x 5 8 33 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose 3 Engine KAWA FH531V Order 37 532 1421 58 Line Fuel Parts from Engine Manufacturer 38 Plug Drain Oil Easy Order Parts 4 532 14 97 23 Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone from Engine Manufacturer 5 532 17 60 67 Exhaust Tube Lh 41 532 13 92 77 Stem Tank Fuel 6 532 17 60 68 Exhaust Tube Rh 45 81700 06 12 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 8 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 W Sems 81 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 10 532 14 66 29 Shield Browning 101 532 18 43 62 Nut Flange M8 1 25 13 Gasket Muffler Order from Engine 105 817 12 06 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Manufacturer 112 532 12 49 52 Bushing 14 53214 84 56 Tube Drain Cil Easy 23 532 16 98 37 Shield Browning 25 532 19 15 96 Control Choke 29 53213 71 80 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 31 532 17 90 22 Tank Fuel 36 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL YTH1842XP 96011008300 PRODUCT 960 11 00 83 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat lt knob 13 KEY PART KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 49 95 Seat 14 87205 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 2 532 14 05 51 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 15 532 12 12 49 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Zinc 3 871 11 06 16 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 16 532 12 37 40 Spring Cprsn Plate 4 819 13 16 10 Washer Flat 13 32 x 1 0 x 10 Ga 17 532 12 39 76 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 5
60. rface then brake must be checked and adjusted then brake must be adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES e Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work ing properly If your tractor does not function as described the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position e Whenthe engine is running any attemptby the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine e When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine e The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assemb
61. rged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB e Raise hood e Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill e Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting e Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 25 e Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector e Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor e To replace reverse above procedures HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 25 23 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspe
62. rom serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachment
63. rough stationary idler and clutching idler e Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely e Reconnect clutch harness e Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers e Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSMISSION INPUT PULLEY CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL EPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 999 Fig 23 Block up axle securely e Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble e Onrear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert squ
64. s they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator e Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children e Nevercarry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine e Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point e Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on sl
65. s running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake e Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation 14 OWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing formance 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 distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 10 FIG 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enoug
66. sed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es ODE E ON sa Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel uoo Wn DE c COTES Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 25 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower E oet Do Po DICE OP T t Ebo ee oO Ob I CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Rep
67. sed for forward movement of tractor REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for reverse movement of tractor CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward move ment of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal OPERATION The operation of any tractor result in foreign objects thrown into eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT or standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 6 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine Depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold e Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and release pressure from brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO ENGAGE lt lt IGNITION KEY PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE REVERSE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION FORWARD PEDAL CRUISE CON ERS AN TROL LEVER BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION DISENGAGED POSITION POSITION FIG 6 STOPPING See Fig 6 MOWER BLADES e To stop mower blades move attachment clutch switch
68. t once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 13 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface e OU will drain more freely when warm e Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil e Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting OIL DRAIN VALVE POSITION YELLOW CAP FIG 13 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown e Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve e Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level For accurate reading insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing
69. t side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length e If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns e When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links e To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length e Whendistance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower atfrontthan rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links e Recheck side to side adjustment FIG 18 20 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUNNION FRONT LINKS FIG 19 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 20 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL e Remove mower from tractor See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION e Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys e Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside
70. ten securely e Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower See TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the Operation section of this manual RETAINER SPRING SHOULDER 3 8 16 CENTER Q LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER FIG 4 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance e Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC TOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat
71. various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference AMMETER HOURMETER IGNITION CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB LIGHT SWITCH POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL FREEWHEEL CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE 5 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine FREE WHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Usedto adjustthe mower cutting height AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation 10 PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL U
72. w 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 532 14 02 94 Ground Drive 59 532 16 96 91 Keeper Center Span 61 817 12 06 14 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 532 12 48 72 Cover Pedal 63 532 17 54 14 Pulley Engine 64 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 Thr 65 810 04 07 00 Washer 66 532 15 47 78 Keeper Belt Engine 69 532 14 24 32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 unc 74 532 13 70 57 Spacer Axle 33 KEY PART NO 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 251 253 254 263 272 273 274 276 DESCRIPTION 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 16 812 00 00 01 E Ring 532 12 35 83 Key Square 532 12 17 48 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 532 19 19 15 Console Shift 532 18 08 25 Rod Bypass 532 12 47 88 Retainer Spring 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 819 11 10 16 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 532 17 54 56 Spacer Retainer 819 13 32 10 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 872 11 06 14 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 532 17 47 35 Link Transaxle 532 17 94 33 Pedal Reverse 532 17 47 13 Arm Control Pedal Reverse 532 17 48 39 Bracket Frest Pdl Ctrl Hyd 532 17 47 11 Bracket Mtg Pedal Control 872 14 06 06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 873 68 07 00 Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 unc 532 17 48 40 Washer Nylon 11 16 ID x 060 532 17 47 36 Pedal Forward 532 17 47 12 Arm Control Pedal Forward 532 17 49 02 Bolt Pivot Spacer 532 17 47 10 Cam Reverse Pedal LT 532 17 90 32 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 532 17 64 51 Washer Serrated 5 16 x 75 5

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